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Southampton have released defender Aaron Martin from his contract at the club.
The 24-year-old, who has not played for the Saints since April 2012, spent last season on loan at Crystal Palace and Coventry City.
"Aaron now leaves with the best wishes of everybody at Southampton Football Club as he looks for his next footballing destination," read an official statement from the Premier League side.
Martin arrived at St Mary's Stadium from Conference outfit Eastleigh in 2009.
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