STRIKER Jefferson Louis has left Field Mill after his contract expired with Mansfield Town.
The big striker's short-term contract expired on Wednesday and manager Paul Holland - still waiting to hear if he will be appointed for next season - has decided to allow Louis to leave Field Mill.
Louis, who came to Field Mill in the January transfer window, is now attracting interest from three Division II clubs.
He scored four goals in 18 Stags' appearances, after joining earlier this year when Billy Dearden was manager.
Louis said: "I am sad to be leaving . . . I have really enjoyed my time at Mansfield.
"It's a real shame it had to end like this - with Mansfield getting relegated.
"I would like to say a big thank you to the supporters who made me very welcome.
"I have proven I can play in League football again and have answered my critics."
Holland told the club's official website
mansfieldtown.net: "The contract which he originally signed was agreed before I took over as manager. Jefferson now has other irons in the fire and I wish him well."
On Thursday the manager said that his plans for next season would include retaining around just 75% of the current squad - that could mean perhaps as many as 13 players leaving the Mill.
At the same time Holland - appointed only until the end of the season - and captain Jake Buxton called for the club to make a quick decision on the manager for next season.
But when Chad contacted chief executive Stephen Booth, who has met with Holland over recent hours, he said: "No comment."
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