ABERDEEN have confirmed the departure of four players this summer with a further three returning to their parent clubs from loan deals.
Ash Taylor, Tommie Hoban, Greg Leigh and Shay Logan will all leave Pittodrie and are free to speak to new clubs about their future.
Callum Hendry, Florian Kamberi and Fraser Hornby will also exit the Granite City as they return to their respective parent clubs.
A club statement read: "Following the conclusion of the 2020/21 season, the Club can now provide supporters with an update on player departures.
"First team players Ash Taylor, Tommie Hoban, Greg Leigh and Shay Logan will all leave following the conclusion of their contracts.
"Meanwhile, Callum Hendry, Florian Kamberi and Fraser Hornby will return to their respective parent clubs following their loan spells.
"Further information regarding the remaining out of contracts players will be given in due course.
"The club would like to thank all the players for their efforts during their time at Pittodrie, particularly those who have played a huge part in some memorable moments. We wish them all the best in their future careers."
Manager Stephen Glass added: “It is never an easy decision having to release players, many of whom who have a long association with the Club over a number of years but having had time to assess the squad in the latter part of the season, these decisions have been taken with our football strategy in mind, and to allow us to build a competitive first team for the season ahead.”
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