Chelsea confirm Salomon Kalou, Jose Bosingwa departures

Chelsea have confirmed that Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa have both been released by the club.

The duo's contracts expired at the beginning of this month and, despite some reports to the contrary, the European champions will not be extending either player's deal.

"Chelsea Football Club today bids farewell to Salomon Kalou, who has come to the end of his contract, and we would like to express our thanks and best wishes to a player who has been a valuable member of the team during his time at Stamford Bridge," read a statement on the club's official website.

Another similar release said: "Jose Bosingwa, right-back in the first Chelsea team to be crowned kings of Europe, has today left the club."

Kalou, 26, made 156 Premier League appearances during his time at Stamford Bridge, scoring 36 goals.

Bosingwa, 29, featured 89 times, scoring three goals.