Alan Browne turns down new deal to end 10-year stay at Preston North End

"Alan has informed the club that he will not be accepting the offer of a three-year extension to his existing contract and he therefore leaves North End with the best wishes of everybody."

NEW CHALLENGE AWAITS: Alan Browne has ended his 10-year spell at Preston North End, the club have officially announced. Photo credit: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire.

Alan Browne has ended his 10-year spell at Preston North End, the club have officially announced.

The Republic of Ireland international joined Preston from Cork City back in January 2014 and would go on to make 412 appearances for the Lilywhites, captaining the team for the last four seasons.