Aston Villa release Ross McCormack a year early to end sorry spell with the club

Aston Villa release Ross McCormack a year early to end sorry spell with the club
Ross McCormack will leave Aston Villa as a free agent after striking an agreement with the Premier League-bound club.McCormack has reached a settlement that will cut his ill-fated stay at Villa Park short by one season.getty1

McCormack’s time at Villa turned sour after a falling out with Steve Bruce

The 32-year-old Scotland striker has not played for Villa since September 2017 and made only 20 league appearances following his 12million transfer from Fulham, scoring three goals. His move to the Midlands turned sour when he fell out with former manager Steve Bruce and then failed to convince during a succession of loan moves.

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“Aston Villa can confirm Ross McCormack is to leave the club after signing a variation agreement. The club would like to wish Ross well for the future,” a statement read.It has been reported that, under the terms of his contract, McCormack stood to receive a wage increase following Villa’s promotion via the Championship play-offs despite his lack of appearances.

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