Bruno offered new deal but Albion release five

Albion defender Bruno. Picture by Angela Brinkhurst

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Albion have released five players this afternoon but offered new contracts to three players.

Club captain Gordon Greer, Inido Calderon, Andrew Crofts, Bobby Zamora and Adam Chicksen will leave at the end of June, while Bruno and goalkeepers Niki Maenpaa and Casper Ankergren have been offered new deals.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton said: “It never gets any easier to make these decisions, or to deliver the news to players – particularly on the back of such a good season.

“In the case of Gordon and Calde, there is the added factor of their standing with the club. They are our two longest-serving players in the current squad, and have each achieved so much for this football club.

“Similarly with Andrew Crofts, he has been an excellent servant across two spells here. He’s another who’s given so much to the club.

“With Bobby, his history with Brighton was written long before I arrived, but he has only added to that in this past season, with his performances, goals and contribution in the dressing room

“Adam is a fantastic young professional, and while he hasn’t been able to breakthrough into the first-team here, I am certain he has a bright future ahead of him and plenty to offer going forward.