Bradley Johnson and Joe Rothwell leaving Blackburn Rovers
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Bradley Johnson made 19 appearances for Blackburn this season
Bradley Johnson and Joe Rothwell are leaving Blackburn, who have confirmed they have taken up an option to extend Ben Brereton Diaz's contract to 2023.
Midfielder Johnson, 35, is being released at the end of his contract after three years at Ewood Park.
The contracts of Rothwell, Darragh Lenihan and Ryan Nyambe also expire this summer.
Rovers are in talks with Lenihan and Nyambe, but Rothwell has made it clear he wants to move on.
As well as Johnson, Jacob Davenport, Harry Chapman, Luke Brennan, Connor McBride, Sam Durrant and Joe Nolan are leaving after being told their deals will not be renewed.
The club have, however, taken up options to extend the contracts of Dan Butterworth, Tyler Magloire and Jordan Eastham until next year.
Chile international Brereton Diaz, 23, scored 22 goals this season and has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs.