James McClean says Derry Metropolis “will at all times maintain a particular place in my coronary heart” after he and the membership mutually agreed to terminate his contract with rapid impact.
McClean returned to his hometown membership from Wrexham in January however had not been included in a matchday squad since July.
Earlier this month, the 37-year-old described an earlier try by the League of Eire membership to terminate his contract as “incomprehensible”.
However in a joint-statement launched on Wednesday, the membership and McClean stated they’re “happy with the end result and are happy to maneuver ahead constructively”.
“I’m happy that now we have reached a decision to settle these issues,” stated McClean.
“Whereas my return to the membership didn’t work out as I had hoped, Derry Metropolis FC will at all times maintain a particular place in my coronary heart.
“I wish to thank the followers for his or her help, and I want the squad, the administration, workers, and the supporters the easiest for the longer term.”
McClean additionally wished the crew luck within the FAI Cup closing towards Waterford on 8 November.
Derry Metropolis chairman Philip O’Doherty thanked McClean “for his dedication to his hometown membership”.
“His achievements lengthen far past the Brandywell; amassing 103 senior caps for the Republic of Eire is a exceptional milestone, and we wish to formally acknowledge his immense contribution to Irish soccer as a complete,” added O’Doherty.
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