STOKE CITY HAVE confirmed that former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward has left the club after a one-season spell.
The Potters announced the departure of Senegalese striker Mame Diouf this evening, and included confirmation of Ward’s exit at the bottom of the statement.
It reads: “The Club would also like to wish former Republic of Ireland international Stephen Ward good luck for the future after he left the bet365 Stadium following his one-season spell with the Potters.”
Veteran left-back Ward joined Championship outfit Stoke City last June on a one-year contract, having been released by Premier League club Burnley at the end of the season.
The 34-year-old Dubliner experienced a campaign derailed by injury, however, as he lost his starting position following a back injury late last year.
Ward ended a long wait for minutes with a start against Wigan Athletic recently, though Michael O’Neill’s Stoke side lost 3-0, he was booked, and it proved to be the Irishman’s final game.
He retired from international football in March 2019 after winning 50 senior caps for Ireland.
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