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West Brom Overhauls Squad with 14 Player Releases and Youth-Focused Strategy

The club confirms departures of senior players, including Diangana, Ajayi, and Swift, while negotiating with young prospects and seeking new leadership.

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Overview

  • West Bromwich Albion has released 14 senior players, including Grady Diangana, Semi Ajayi, and John Swift, as part of a squad restructuring effort.
  • Eleven academy graduates have been informed they will not have their contracts extended, marking a significant shift in the club’s developmental focus.
  • The club is in ongoing contract negotiations with ten young players, aiming to integrate youth into the squad for the upcoming season.
  • Loanees Mason Holgate, Adam Armstrong, and Will Lankshear have returned to their parent clubs following the conclusion of their agreements.
  • The ownership group, led by Bilkul, continues to pursue a younger squad and is in the process of appointing a new head coach to replace Tony Mowbray after a disappointing season.