Russell Martin praised "exemplary professionals" Korey Smith and Ben Hamer after confirming the pair will leave Swansea City in the summer.
Both players have seen their impact on first-team proceedings dwindle of late and will be out of contract in June. Head coach Martin officially confirmed the duo will depart the Swansea.com Stadium when discussing the campaign at the club's annual awards ceremony on Wednesday night. You can read the full story here.
And Martin says the Swans' requirement to trim the wage bill was a consideration in the decision to let Hamer and Smith leave. “We have been chatting with them both about their situations since January, and the understanding of the financial capacity we have for next season,” said the Swansea boss.
