Ex-Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll released by West Brom as Steve Bruce confirms retained list

West Brom have confirmed Andy Carroll, Romaine Sawyers and Sam Johnstone will leave the club when their contracts expire this summer. The Baggies have released their retained list for next season and the experienced trio do not figure in manager Steve Bruce's plans.

A club statement said: "Three senior players will be leaving The Hawthorns this summer. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will depart having spent four years at the club, making 167 appearances since his arrival in July 2018.

"Midfielder Romaine Sawyers, who spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Stoke City, is leaving Albion. Sawyers made 64 appearances for the Baggies, scoring one goal against Cardiff City in October 2019.

"Striker Andy Carroll will also depart. The 33-year-old arrived in January and went on to make 15 appearances for Albion, scoring three goals."

Geordie striker Carroll joined the club in January after a spell at Reading following his release from Newcastle in the summer of 2021. He made 15 Championship appearances for West Brom, scoring three times, after netting twice in eight games for the Royals.

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