FORMER Burnley midfielder Dale Stephens has revealed that he discovered of his exit from the membership by way of Twitter.
The 33-year-old joined the Clarets in 2020 following a six-year stint with Brighton.
He was restricted to only 15 appearances throughout all competitions throughout his time at Turf Moor on account of varied harm points, so the membership determined towards providing him a brand new deal.
Nevertheless, as a substitute of being approached by Burnley officers, Stephens discovered of the information by way of social media.
When talking on TalkSPORT’s Sunday Session, he mentioned: “The writing was on the wall within the interval I had there.
“It was disappointing on either side, I didn’t actually see it panning out the best way that it did as a result of after I initially went there I used to be excited for the problem, however for no matter purpose it didn’t work for me or the soccer membership.


“I type of knew that I wouldn’t be there subsequent 12 months.
“It most likely sums my time up there, however I discovered on Twitter, of all locations, that I wouldn’t be getting a brand new contract.
“It was weird actually. I knew anyway earlier than my contract expired however it’s once they launch it to the press and stuff and I simply see it on my Twitter feed that I’ve been launched.
“There’s simply not a lot dialogue when it comes to providing contracts and many others, however it’s a clear break which isn’t at all times a foul strategy to go about it.
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“At the very least you realize the place you stand in the long run.”
Stephens has not discovered a brand new membership simply but, however Brighton have invited him to affix in with pre-season coaching.
In the meantime, Burnley are making ready for his or her return to the Championship.
Manchester Metropolis icon Vincent Kompany lately grew to become the everlasting successor to Sean Dyche, who was sacked in April.
The Belgian has already launched 4 new gamers, together with Scott Twine, Luke McNally, CJ Egan-Riley and Taylor Harwood-Bellis.