Thursday 5 May 2016 12:37, UK
Newcastle United have confirmed that Gabriel Obertan and Sylvain Marveaux have left St James' Park by mutual consent.
The contracts of the French pair were due to expire this summer, but with Rafa Benitez unlikely to call on them for the final two games of the season, a settlement has been agreed allowing them to find new clubs.
A statement read: "Everyone at Newcastle United wishes Gabriel and Sylvain the very best for the future."
Obertan, 27, joined Newcastle from Manchester United in August 2011 and made 77 appearances but has not featured since the 2-2 draw with Chelsea last September.
Marveaux, 30, also arrived on Tyneside five years ago, from French side Rennes. However, his time with the club has been blighted by injury and has managed just 57 appearances since.
He spent last season on loan at Guingamp and his last game for Newcastle was against Everton in March 2014.
