Former Sheffield United star released by Championship rivals after just one appearance

Freeman, who helped United to the League One title during his time at Bramall Lane, made a shock switch to the promotion-chasing Swans after a couple of games for Swindon Town in League One.

He made his only Swans appearance against Manchester City in the League Cup, coming off the bench as a 66th-minute substitute in a 3-1 defeat, and was on the bench at Wembley as the Swans lost in the play-off final to Brentford last weekend.

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He is one of four players to be released by Swansea this season, with Andre Ayew, Declan John and Barrie McKay all departing. Swansea have offered a fresh contract to 36-year-old Wayne Routledge as he recovers from knee surgery.

“Everyone at Swansea City wishes them well in their future careers,” a club statement read.

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