Darren Pratley<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe former Swans captain will move on a free transfer next month after turning down the club’s offer of a new contract.<\/p>\n
Pratley broke the news on the club’s official website, saying: “I’d like to thank the chairman Huw Jenkins, manager Brendan Rodgers and especially the fans for a wonderful five years but I feel the time is right for a fresh challenge.”<\/p>\n
The timing of Pratley’s departure may surprise many as Swansea have just been promoted to the top-flight, but he may end up there anyway with Bolton Wanderers reportedly interested in signing the former Fulham man.<\/p>\n
The midfielder made 41 Championship appearances for the Swans last season, scoring 12 goals including a memorable effort from the half-way line in a play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n
Pratley continued: “It’s not going to be easy for me, but if there was a good time to leave then it’s now with the club having secured their place in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
“I hope people feel I have contributed to that rise from League One and my goal in the play-off semi-final in front of the Swansea fans was a nice way to finish at the Liberty.”<\/p>\n
Wherever Pratley moves, he is sure to be fondly remembered in South Wales after helping the club to two promotions since moving for \u00a3100,000 in 2006.<\/p>\n
He concluded: “I wish the club, the players and the supporters the very best of luck in the Premier League and they will always be in my heart.”<\/p>\n
Swansea have already added to their squad ahead of next season, bringing in last season’s Championship top scorer Danny Graham to the Liberty Stadium for a club record \u00a33.5 million fee.<\/p>\n
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