Jack Baldwin has issued a thank-you message to Sunderland after learning he will be released at the end of the month.
The club today confirmed that it will be offering new contracts to Jon McLaughlin, Chris Maguire, and Tom Flanagan, but centre-back Baldwin was among five first-teamers who will be leaving when their current deals expire.
Baldwin joined Sunderland from Peterborough in the summer of 2018 but after establishing himself as a regular in his first season with the club, he spent last season on loan at League Two Salford City.
But the former Hartlepool and Peterborough man took to social media to thank the club and the fans as he prepares to move on.
Baldwin tweeted: "So my time at Sunderland has come to an end, I'd like to thank everyone at the club for making me feel welcome from the moment I stepped in the door.
"Signing for the club was a massive step in my career, unfortunately it didn't play out the way I'd hoped.
"But nonetheless I met some great people and an opportunity I'm extremely grateful for.
"I wish the club the very best for the future.
"I'd also like to thank everyone at Salford City for an opportunity to play an, albeit brief, part in the club's fast growing history.
"Again, some great people involved through all aspects of the club and I wish you all success moving forward.
"Time for a new chapter."
Baldwin made 42 appearances for the Black Cats in all competitions, scoring three goals, but his only outing for the club last season came in the EFL Cup win at Burnley in August, before he joined Salford.
