Cork City announce departures of Tein Troost and Rio Shipston

GOING DUTCH: Cork City goalkeeper Tein Troost. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cork City have announced the departures of goalkeeper Tein Troost and midfielder Rio Shipston. 

Troost is returning to the Netherlands, although City were willing to exercise a €75,000 buy option to turn his loan into a long-term stay.

With Shipston's parent club Sheffield Wednesday currently under a transfer embargo, an extension to his stay on Leeside was "unworkable".

Both players featured in City's 0-0 stalemate against St Patrick's Athletic last night.

Having negotiated deals to sign defenders Fiacre Kelleher and Rory Feely, as well as the acquisition of 20-year-old Aston Villa forward Charlie Lutz and the extension of Kitt Nelson's loan, City boss Ger Nash may now turn his attention to signing a new stopper. 

Shamrock Rovers 'keeper Lee Steacy has been linked, but sub-keeper Conor Brann may get his chance to impress against Shelbourne at Tolka Park next Friday. 

The departures of Troost and Shipston may not be the the last, with in-form striker Djenairo Daniels and teen sensation Cathal O'Sullivan linked with moves away, to Scottish outfit Kilmarnock and the Premier League, respectively.

A club statement on the duo's departure read: "Cork City FC can confirm that Tein Troost and Rio Shipston have departed the club, following the conclusion of their loan spells.

"The club had sought to extend Troost’s stay on Leeside by activating the option for a permanent transfer, however the player and his representatives have advised that they wish to pursue other opportunities.

"With regard to Rio Shipston, the transfer embargo currently in place at Sheffield Wednesday made any potential extension of his loan deal unworkable.

"We thank both players for their contribution to the club, and wish them the best for their future careers.

"In addition to the recently announced signings of Charlie Lutz, Fiacre Kelleher and Rory Feely, the club will continue to work on reinforcement of manager Ger Nash’s squad in the coming days."