We can confirm the list of released players from our men’s squad following the conclusion of the 2023/24 season.

Having helped Saints return to the Premier League, Stuart Armstrong will depart the club upon the expiry of his contract at the end of June.

The 32-year-old arrived on the south coast in 2018, making 214 appearances in six seasons at St Mary’s.

Scoring 25 goals in that time, the Scotland international featured 45 times in 2023/24 as promotion was secured via the play-offs.

The club would like to thank Stuart for his commitment and effort during his time as a Saint, and we wish him the very best in whatever comes next.

Long-serving goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and striker Ché Adams are also approaching the end of their contracts, with talks ongoing regarding potential new deals.

Outside of the current first-team squad, the club has also confirmed the following players on professional contracts will leave this summer:

• Jake Vokins
• Dynel Simeu
• Matt Carson
• Luke Pearce

We would like to express our thanks to each of those players and wish them well for their future.