15 Players who Left Swansea City This Season: A Recap
A significant number of players have bid farewell to Swansea City this season, with a total of 15 departing the club in both the summer and January transfer windows. Among these departures, seven players were loaned out to other clubs while eight made permanent moves elsewhere. Here’s a breakdown of what has unfolded for each player who parted ways with Swansea City:
1. Matt Grimes: After a stint with the club since 2015, Grimes departed Swansea in January and made a surprise move to Coventry City under Frank Lampard’s management. The 29-year-old midfielder has already notched up four appearances for his new team.
2. Azeem Abdulai: Abdulai, who made his professional debut for Swansea in 2022, transferred to League One side Leyton Orient in January. The young talent has hit the ground running with three goals in his initial eight appearances for his new club.
3. Melker Widell: The attacking midfielder joined Swansea from AaB Fodbold and was immediately loaned back to the club for the season. Widell is aiming to continue his progress before potentially returning to Swansea permanently.
4. Andy Fisher: Having joined Swansea in 2022, the goalkeeper moved to St Johnstone in January on loan due to injury setbacks. Fisher aims to aid St Johnstone in their battle against relegation, having already featured in seven matches.
5. Josh Thomas: Thomas signed a new contract with Swansea in 2024 before being loaned to League Two outfit Bromley. Following a brief stint, he is currently plying his trade with Drogheda United in the Irish Premier Division.
6. Nathan Broome: Broome, acquired from AFC Wimbledon in 2023, was loaned to Port Vale in January. The goalkeeper has had limited game time but is looking to make an impact in future opportunities.
7. Jamie Paterson: Released by Swansea at the end of last season, Paterson moved to MLS side Charlotte FC. Subsequently, he joined Coventry to reunite with former colleagues, making his debut in a recent fixture against Preston North End.
8. Nelson Abbey: On loan from Olympiakos, Abbey failed to secure a league appearance for Swansea and was recalled by his parent club in January. He now plays for Rio Ave FC in Portugal.
9. Nathan Wood: Central defender Wood made a move to Southampton in the Premier League but has struggled to secure regular playing time. With relegation looming, Wood’s future remains uncertain.
10. Przemyslaw Placheta: Placheta joined Oxford United from Swansea and has been a key contributor, despite injury setbacks. The Polish winger has made notable contributions to his new team’s campaign.
11. Nathanael Ogbeta: After being released by Swansea, Ogbeta signed for Plymouth Argyle and has showcased his abilities through 14 appearances so far.
12. Liam Walsh: Another player released by Swansea, Walsh joined Luton Town and has featured in various competitions. However, his team’s struggles in the Championship continue.
13. Jerry Yates: Yates, who had a successful stint with Swansea, joined Derby County on loan this season. He has continued his goal-scoring form with Derby County as they battle in the Championship.
14. Mykola Kukharevych: The Ukrainian forward has impressed at Hibernian in the Scottish Premier League, despite facing injury setbacks.
15. Cameron Congreve: Excitingly, Congreve has been a standout performer for Bromley in League Two, contributing significantly to his team’s performances this season.
As these former Swansea City players venture into new opportunities, their journeys continue to unfold with various clubs across different leagues. Each player aims to make a meaningful impact at their respective destinations, showcasing their skills and contributing positively to their new teams’ successes.