Reds release Pellegrino

Argentina defender Mauricio Pellegrino has been released by Liverpool after being told he would not get a new contract.

Pellegrino, 33, rejoined manager Rafael Benitez when he moved from Valencia to Anfield in January 2005 on a short-term deal.

He played 12 games for Liverpool with his last appearance coming against Aston Villa on the final day of the season.