Bolton release former captain Santos

Ricardo Santos joined Bolton from Barnet in August 2020

Bolton Wanderers have released long-serving defenders Ricardo Santos and Gethin Jones.

Santos, 29, made 207 appearances for the club and was captain between October 2021 and September 2024.

Jones, also 29, joined a day after Santos on 4 August 2020 and played 188 times in all competitions.

Goalkeepers Nathan Baxter, 26, and Joel Coleman, 29, have also been let go after both spending two years with the League One side.

"Decisions like these are always difficult, particularly with players like Geth and Rico who have given so much to Bolton Wanderers over the years," boss Steven Schumacher told the club website.

"They were central figures in the promotion from League Two and the EFL Trophy success at Wembley and have conducted themselves with great professionalism throughout their time here."

Wanderers finished eighth in the third tier this season, 10 points off the play-offs.