Friday, June 10, 2011

Pratley confirms Swansea exit

Midfielder Darren Pratley has confirmed he will leave Swansea City in the summer.

The 26-year-old has made 179 appearances for the Swans since he joined in 2006 in a £100,000 move from Fulham.
The midfielder has scored 26 goals in 158 league matches for the Welsh club and netted a spectacular strike from the halfway line in the final minute of the Championship play-off semi-final against Nottingham Forest at the Liberty Stadium.
That secured the Swans' place at Wembley where they beat Reading 4-2 to book their place in the Barclays Premier League for the first time.
But Pratley has indicated he wants to move on, with Bolton Wanderers reported as a possible destination.


He told the club's website: "I'd like to thank the chairman (Huw Jenkins), manager (Brendan Rodgers) and especially the fans for a wonderful five years. But after five years I feel the time is right for a fresh challenge.
"It's been a difficult decision for me and my family to make because Swansea is a fantastic club with such friendly and passionate supporters.
"It's not going to be easy for me, but if there was a good time to leave it's now with the club having secured a place in the Premier League.
"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.
"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."
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