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  1. Forward Vidigal leaves Stoke by mutual consentpublished at 17:05 GMT

    Andre Vidigal warming up for Stoke CityImage source, Shutterstock
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    Andre Vidigal scored five of his seven goals for Stoke in his first six games

    Stoke City have announced forward Andre Vidigal has left the Championship club by mutual consent.

    The 27-year-old Angola international joined the Potters from Portuguese side Maritimo before the start of the 2023-24 season on a three-year contract.

    Vidigal went on to make 43 appearances for Stoke - and scored seven times - but has not played a league game since December 2024.

    His last appearance for Stoke was against Cardiff City in the FA Cup last February.

  2. Striker Duku leaves Tamworth by mutual agreementpublished at 13:11 GMT

    Manny Duku in action for Maidstone United Image source, Getty Images
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    Manny Duku has spent most of his career in non-league football but did have a loan spell in League Two with Cheltenham 2018-19

    Dutch striker Manny Duku has left Tamworth by mutual agreement.

    The 33-year-old joined the Lambs at the start of the season and went on to score seven goals in 29 appearances.

    "The club would like to thank Manny for his efforts and professionalism during his time at The Lamb and wish him the best of luck for the future," Tamworth said in a brief statement.

    Duku, who has had League Two experience with Cheltenham Town and played in the Scottish Championship, leaves with Tamworth 11th in the National League, seven points off the play-off places.