Houghton rejects new Argyle deal to join Stevenage

Plymouth said that Jordan Houghton turned down a contract offer to stay at Home Park

Plymouth Argyle midfielder Jordan Houghton has turned down the chance to stay at Home Park and opted to sign for fellow League One side Stevenage.

The Pilgrims said that they had offered the 29-year-old an opportunity to extend his time at the club but he "opted to pursue another challenge".

Houghton made 184 appearances during his time at Plymouth through two spells, scoring two goals and registering 10 assists.

This season he made 32 appearances in all competitions as Plymouth were relegated to League One.

In the two campaigns previous he was a regular name on the team sheet as the Pilgrims won promotion to the Championship.

Houghton came through Chelsea's academy and he had spells at Doncaster Rovers and MK Dons before a move to Devon in 2021.