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Darren Randolph rejects new Birmingham City contract for Premier League move

Birmingham City confirm that goalkeeper Darren Randolph will leave the club after rejecting a new contract.

Birmingham City goalkeeper Darren Randolph has turned down a new contract at St Andrew's, reportedly in order to join a Premier League club on a free transfer.

The 28-year-old, who has spent the last two years playing for the Blues, had lengthy talks with the Championship club, but eventually decided that his future lies elsewhere.

"Throughout the whole process we have been open and honest with one another, which is the way it should be," manager Gary Rowett told the club's official website. "Unfortunately Darren has informed us he will be leaving and naturally we are sorry to see him go.

"He has been an excellent player for us, an integral part of the team that finished tenth this season. Success breeds success and players do get other opportunities put before them which they feel they have to take. Darren leaves with our very best wishes and our thanks for his contribution."

Randolph, who is said to have attracted interest from West Ham United, made 92 appearances during his spell at Birmingham.

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