Oxford United have announced the list of players to be retained and released.
Billy Bodin announced earlier in the week that he will be leaving the club, while James Henry, Marcus Browne and Steve Seddon will also depart.
The club have triggered one-one-year extensions on Marcus McGuane and Josh Johnson, and are in negotiations with Josh Murphy, Joe Bennett and Josh McEachran.
Kyle Edwards will remain while he continues his rehab from injury.
Henry joined the U’s in 2017 and has turned out 260 times for the club, scoring 57 times. Browne enjoyed two loan spells before signing on a permanent basis in 2022 but injuries have hampered his time at Grenoble Road.
Bodin spent three seasons at the club, scoring 25 times from 106 appearances, while Seddon has spent the last 18 months away on loan with Cambridge and Burton respectively.
Head Coach, Des Buckingham, said: “I would like to thank each of the departing players for their contribution to this football club.
“During my time as Head Coach, I had the privilege to work closely with James Henry, Billy Bodin and Marcus Browne. I would like to personally thank them, not just for their effort since I arrived, but for the years of incredible service they have provided the club.
“Each of these players has played their part in our promotion back to the Championship and they will forever be remembered in this club’s history for their hard work and dedication to Oxford United.
“I wish each of the departing players well for their future lives and careers and would like to thank each of them again for their time here.”
Head of Recruitment, Ed Waldron, said: “I would like to offer my thanks to each of the players departing the club. Each has made a significant contribution to this football club over their time and I would like to wish them well for their future.
“James Henry arrived in 2017 and became a key figure in this club’s history, providing some iconic moments over his seven-year period including his hat-trick against Lincoln City, a vital goal against Doncaster to keep us in the division in 2018 and other big goals.
“It has been fantastic to work with Marcus Browne over his three spells with the club and again he has delivered some important moments to help the club on their journey back to the Championship.
“Billy Bodin is another who has played his part in this season’s success and everyone will remember his goal against Peterborough United earlier in the year, with many more special moments over his three years in Oxford.
“Steve Seddon has spent the last 18 months away from the club on loan and we thank him for his time here after signing in 2021.
“While players depart, the recruitment process is in motion for the 2024/25 season in what is set to be an exciting season for the club in the Championship.”
