Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm Roger Johnson departure

Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the departure of Roger Johnson after an agreement was reached to cancel the defender's contract.

Johnson originally joined the club in 2011, but also spent periods away from Wanderers on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and West Ham United during the past four years.

Wolves took to Twitter to announce the news on deadline day.

Wolves and Roger Johnson have reached agreement to cancel his contract with immediate effect and the defender has left Molineux.

— Wolves (@OfficialWolves) February 2, 2015

Kenny Jackett's side currently hold seventh position in the Championship table.