Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Marcus Stewart will leave the club in the summer. The 17-goal striker, 32, has been told that he will not get his contract renewed at the Stadium of Light.
"He's comfortable with it and looking forward to a fresh challenge," McCarthy told the club's website.
"He's been terrific for the club and has had a brilliant season. He went through a goal drought but was still our best player by a mile."
The former Bristol Rovers and Huddersfield man moved to Wearside in a �3.25m deal from Ipswich in August 2002.