Andrew Considine will depart Aberdeen in the summertime after the membership pulled a dramatic U-turn over his new contract.
The 35-year-old, who made his debut again in 2004, has been advised he not has a future on the membership past the summer time.
And regardless of wanting to remain the long-serving defender will depart after 18 years when his present deal expires on the finish of the season.
The information comes as a significant shock after boss Jim Goodwin mentioned it was only a case of “dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s” on a brand new contract.
Goodwin, talking beforehand, claimed: “Andy is a participant I've nice admiration for and he has been an amazing servant to Aberdeen down the years.
“I all the time assume it’s necessary to have good skilled gamers across the squad.
“These talks have been ongoing previous to me coming in and we aren’t too distant. It’s only a case of dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.
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“Andy is definitely a participant I’ve acquired plans for sooner or later.”
Considine is fourth in Aberdeen’s all-time look listing with 562 outings.
He was lower than 30 behind goalkeeper Bobby Clark however his hopes of matching him have now been extinguished.
The shock resolution is unlikely to go down effectively with the vast majority of the Aberdeen assist.
Considine got here again into the squad after critical damage and was given a rousing reception from the Crimson Military on his Pittodrie return in opposition to Hibs simply final month.
Aberdeen have massively under-performed this season and sit a disappointing ninth within the desk.
Loads of the followers consider the lack of Considine, who had been out struggling a sickening knee damage away within the Europa League to Qarabag, had left a significant dent of their season.
Earlier boss Stephen Glass was eager to get him on a brand new deal.
Considine has performed underneath quite a few managers and was a part of the profitable Derek McInnes ’ facet that gained the League Cup in 2014 and helped the Dons to complete second in 4 consecutive seasons from 2014-2018.
The native boy has additionally helped Aberdeen to qualify for Europe for the final eight consecutive seasons.
Considine’s spectacular kind additionally noticed him win a Scotland call-up and his three caps simply two years in the past.
Goodwin has a giant job forward of him as he appears to be like to revive Aberdeen’s fortunes.
The previous St Mirren supervisor has gained only one recreation since he arrived and their high six hopes are hanging by a thread.
Aberdeen have to beat Ross County and hope different outcomes go their method if they're to scramble into the highest half earlier than the break up.
Goodwin has already began to make large selections, permitting captain and participant coach Scott Brown to terminate his contract early.
He has additionally tried to get Jak Alnwickon a pre-contract from St Mirren however he appears to be like prone to be heading for Cardiff Metropolis.
The Dons boss additionally needs to make a six determine bid for St Mirren defender Charles Dunne and a transfer for Connor Ronan, when he returns from the Buddies to Wolves in the summertime.