Wealdstone centre half Sean Cronin has been released from his contract by mutual agreement.
The Welshman had been with the club since August 2010 and helped the Stones into the National League South and secured their survival last season.
But with the club looking to push on this season, it has been decided that Cronin will not be a regular and will move on to pastures new and manager Gordon Bartlett paid a glowing tribute to the departing defender.
He said: “He’s been a fantastic servant to the club over the last five years and a brilliant character.
“Despite having a season left on his contract I felt this decision was right for Sean as he cannot be guaranteed a starting place.
“He has been a great servant to Wealdstone and instrumental in much of our success over recent seasons.
“I would like to thank him for his excellent attitude and performances during his stay with us; it was a difficult decision but he deserved the opportunity to seek new challenges elsewhere.
“I am sure that everyone at the club will join with me in wishing him good luck and he will always be welcomed back at The Vale”
The hugely popular Welshman previously played for Neath FC in the Welsh Premier League and has also played for Cardiff City and represented Wales at Under 18, Under 19 and semi-pro Under 23 level.
He has played in virtually all positions for Wealdstone, including , famously, in goal on several occasions.
