BRIGHTON have announced SEVEN players will leave the club.
It comes as the Seagulls prepare for life under a new manager again after Roberto De Zerbi left the club.
Their incoming boss will have a lighter squad after the likes of ex-England international Adam Lallana were let go.
Steven Alzate, Jack Hinchy, Leigh Kavanagh, Brody Peart, Tommy Reid and Bailey Smith are also leaving the club.
Head of academy Ian Buckman said: “Obviously there is good news for those being given extended terms and disappointment for the players not offered new contracts.
“We will continue to offer our support to the five and help them achieve their next steps in the coming weeks and months. We wish them well for the future.
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“For those offered new terms, their aim will be to continue their development next season with the ambition of making our first-team squad.”
Alzate had spent the last two seasons at Standard Liege in Belgium but will now leave for good.
Technical director David Weir said: “We would like to thank Steven for his efforts during his time with the club and wish him all the very best for the future.”
But staying at the Amex Stadium are James Milner and Danny Welbeck, who agreed contract extensions.
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The veteran pair, aged 38 and 33 respectively, will provide the incoming manager with a wealth of experience.
Brighton had been linked with hiring Ipswich’s manager Kieran McKenna but the Northern Irishman looks set to stay put.
And as revealed by SunSport, former boss Graham Potter could snub a return to instead hold out for Gareth Southgate’s England job.
Southampton’s Russell Martin, ex-Hull boss Liam Rosenior and Malmo’s Henrik Rydstrom all remain linked with the job.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
