Twelve young players will officially leave Aston Villa today, with their contracts expiring on June 30. The departures include eight academy graduates who are now free agents and four scholars who have been released.
Notable Departures
The only player from the list to have made a first-team squad is goalkeeper Ronnie Hollingshead, who was an unused substitute in Aston Villa's Premier League match against Brighton last December. Hollingshead has since signed with National League North outfit Kings Lynn Town, managed by former Birmingham City defender Paul Caddis. Midfielder Ewan Simpson has also secured a move to Scottish side Airdrieonians.
Aston Villa's Senior Squad Intact
Regarding first-team players, Villa's housekeeping has been good, and they are not losing any of Unai Emery's senior professionals for nothing. The club has managed contract situations effectively, ensuring no key players leave on free transfers.
Full List of Released Players
Free Transfers: I-Lani Edwards, Ronnie Hollingshead, Thierry Alfred, Farai Katsukunya, Max Matthew Lott, Calum Francis Moreland, Charlie James Pavey, Ewan Mark Simpson, Kerr David Smith.
Released Scholars: Elijah Brandon Briscoe, Jacob Raymond Green, Cole Paul Ramsey, Junior John Wilson.
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