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Stoke City announced on Monday that the contract of experienced attacker Ibrahim Afellay had been 'terminated by mutual consent'.

Afellay's deal with the Potters had been due to expire at the end of this season, but he has now been cut loose with the view to finding a new club this month.

Afellay joined Stoke on a two-year contract in 2015, having been released by Barcelona following an unsuccessful spell.

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The Dutchman made 55 appearances in all competitions for Stoke, but leaves the club without making a single appearance this term.

There is absolutely no question that the 5ft 11in ace is a talent, but injuries have really taken their toll over the last couple of seasons.

Afellay will turn 33 in April, but it is understood that he is now looking for another club rather than considering hanging up his boots.

A selection of the Twitter reaction from the Stoke fans can be seen below: