Five Aberdeen first team players to leave as goalkeeper signs new Dons contract

Five first team players are to move on from Aberdeen as Derek McInnes starts to rebuild his squad ahead of next season.

The Dons have confirmed that goalkeeper Scott Brown, defender Michael Rose and striker David Goodwillie will all be released at the end of their contracts, while loanees Simon Church and Adam Collin will return to their parent clubs.

Goodwillie spent the second half of the season on loan at Ross County and Staggies boss Jim McIntyre is considering offering the forward a permanent deal.

Thanks to everyone @AberdeenFC for the last two years.Highlight was the 8 clean sheets/wins in a row and meeting some great people on (1/2)

— Scott Brown (@Scotty_brown85) May 15, 2016

And Off the field. Now for the last of too many drives back home over the last 6 months. ?

— Scott Brown (@Scotty_brown85) May 15, 2016

Experienced midfielder Barry Robson has also announced his retirement. 

The club have also confirmed that four members of the under-20 squad – Kalvin Orsi, Lukas Culjak, Sam Robertson and Liam Lambert – have also left the club.

Australian goalkeeper Aaron Lennox has signed a new one year contract to remain at the club.

The Dons have already confirmed that 22-year-old Bournemouth striker Jayden Stockley has signed a pre-contract deal but McInnes will now be keen to further bolster his squad.