Stam had been with Oldham since a successful trial in 2004
Oldham have confirmed Dutch defender Stefan Stam has been released.
The 29-year-old former Eindhoven player made 102 appearances during five injury-plagued seasons with the Latics.
The League One outfit had announced that Stam had been released after failing to show up for contract talks with manager Dave Penney.
However, Oldham have apologised to the player, stating he had informed the club of his location and his departure is purely for footballing reasons.
He is the sixth player to be released by the club this summer, following last Wednesday's clear-out.
Top goalscorer Lee Hughes and midfielders JP Kalala and Kevin Maher were all released, while veterans Mark Crossley and Andy Liddell have also left the club.
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