Ryan Taylor and Jonas Gutierrez will be released by Newcastle United when their contracts expire on June 30th 2015.
A statement from Lee Charnley reads: “Ryan and Jonas have both contributed significantly to Newcastle United over a number of years and on behalf of the Board, I would like to place on record our sincere thanks to both players for the excellent service they have given the club.
“It was a great pleasure to see Ryan and Jonas come back into the team in recent weeks and compete at the highest level after the injury and illness battles they have had to overcome. To come through those difficult periods with such strength and dignity will have given hope and inspiration to many and it is clear that our supporters have a deep connection and affection for both players, as does everyone associated with the club.”
The pair shared mixed fortunes in the final season of their contract. Taylor’s highly anticipated return from a two-year spell on the sidelines proved to be relatively anti-climatic, with many fans growing frustrated at his selection in the starting line-up week in, week out. While Jonas Gutierrez survived a difficult battle with cancer and the club before eventually saving them on the final day, against West Ham, with a goal and an assist.
As it stands, the club are yet to release a statement on the future of Sammy Ameobi, whose contract is also set to expire this summer, sparking speculation that the 23-year-old is in line for an extension.
