Leeds release Johnson

Leeds have released Seth Johnson after reaching an agreement with the midfielder to sever his contract.

The 26-year-old’s deal still had nearly a year to run, but after an amicable agreement Johnson is now free to move on.

“Seth Johnson has reached agreement with Leeds United Football Club to cancel his contract by mutual consent,” read a club statement.

“The player had 11 months to run on his existing contract which was signed in October 2001 when he joined the club from Derby County in a deal which cost the club £7.75million. The player made 59 appearances.

“The player is now free to join any club of his choice and leaves with our best wishes for the future.”

Johnson, handed a generous contract by former Leeds chairman Peter Ridsdale when he arrived under a fanfare from Derby, made just six appearances for the Whites last season due to a serious cruciate ligament injury sustained at Blackburn in April 2004.