Barnsley FC release Clarke Oduor after loan spell at Hartlepool United

Kenya defender Clarke Oduor is among players released by EFL Championship side Barnleys FC ahead of the new campaign.

The 23-year-old Oduor moved to Barnsley on August 31, 2019, where he signed a four-year contract and in total managed 48 appearances and scored one goal.

Barnsley confirmed the release of Oduor, who was returning from a loan spell with Hartlepool United by stating on their official website: “Barnsley can confirm its annual retained list, which has been submitted to the EFL following the conclusion of the 22-23 campaign.

“Players aged 24 and over as of June 30, 2023, who have been released include Clarke Oduor.” Oduor started his career at Leeds United’s academy, signing a professional contract on January 16, 2017, and made his professional debut on January 6, 2019, coming on as an 85th-minute substitute during a 2-1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers in the third round of the FA Cup.

He signed a new contract with Leeds, extending his deal until the end of the 2020 season.