Former Newcastle United Championship winner on the move – midfielder sees contract cancelled

Former Newcastle United midfielder Vurnon Anita has agreed to leave Leeds United by mutual consent.

Published 2nd Sep 2019, 14:52 BST

Updated 2nd Sep 2019, 15:53 BST

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 07: Newcastle United players Vurnon Anita (r) and Achraf Lazaar (c) celebrate by taking selfie photographs after winning the Sky Bet Championship match between Newcastle United and Barnsley at St James' Park on May 7, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Anita has been a periphery at Elland Road under manager Marcelo Bielsa and after making just 27 appearances in all competitions, the Netherlands international has seen his contract terminated.

Anita was one of the stars of the Championship winning season under Rafa Benitez, playing a key role at right-back as United beat Brighton to the title on the final day in 2017.