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Gareth Fullerton

Linfield FC announce several departures including Christy Manzinga

Linfield have confirmed that striker Christy Manzinga is one of several players who have left the club.

Manzinga spent two years at Windsor Park but has parted company with the Blues following the expiry of his contract.

A number of loan players have also left David Healy's squad following the end of the season.

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Healy told the club's website: "I want to thank the following players for their contributions to the club, now that they have reached the end of their respective contracts.

"Firstly, Christy Manzinga whose two-year stay with us has now come to a close after 58 games (21 as sub) and 23 goals, 20 of which came in the season just ended where he made a significant impact with a number of important and memorable goals.

"Secondly - the following players who’ve reached the end of their loan spell (or short-term contract) with us.

Ahmed Salam who has returned to Hull. Eetu Vertainen who has returned to St Johnstone. Jake Hastie who has returned to Rangers. Kieron Evans who has returned to Cardiff City

"And Michel Parker who has reached the end of a short term contract."

Healy added: "And finally, two other players who’ve reached the end of their contracts, upon the expiry of their spells at Championship clubs.

"Adam Carroll who’s spent the second half of the season on loan at Annagh United. Jake Corbett who’s spent the second half of the season at H&W Welders.

"I want to offer all of the players every best wish for everything they do in the future and I hope they all enjoyed and benefited from their time at our club.”

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