Gutierrez and Taylor released by Newcastle

Gutierrez and Taylor released by Newcastle

Newcastle United who avoided relegation by a whisker this season, thanks to a Jonas Gutierrez goal against West Ham on the last day, have released the player after his contract expires on the June 30th.

Gutierrez and Ryan Taylor who have been part of the Newcastle set up since long have both been released as both of them struggled with injury and illness this season.

The club confirmed on their website that Gutierrez, as well as Ryan Taylor, would not be offered new deals and will leave when their contracts end on June 30.

Gutierrez vented his frustrations on Twitter on Friday night, he said: 'Two things I learn from my illness how you can support a player (newcastle fans) and how you leave a player alone (newcastle owner)

Managing director Lee Charnley told the club's website: 'It was a great pleasure to see Ryan and Jonas come back into the team in recent weeks and compete at the highest level after the injury and illness battles they have had to overcome.

'To come through those difficult periods with such strength and dignity will have given hope and inspiration to many and it is clear that our supporters have a deep connection and affection for both players, as does everyone associated with the club.'