Midfielder Michael Spellman has left Newport County after turning down a new contract, becoming the latest player to depart Rodney Parade this summer.
The 23-year-old joined the Exiles in July 2024 from Sunderland, following loan spells with non-league sides Whitby Town and Blyth Spartans.
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He went on to score seven goals in two seasons at the club, with five coming in the past campaign as Newport narrowly avoid relegation to the National League on the final day of the season.
The departure of Spellman – named supporters’ player of the season – marks a third significant loss for Newport, following winger Bobby Kamwa and captain Matt Baker out of the club.
A statement from County confirmed: “Following discussions over a new contract, Michael Spellman has now chosen to move on, bringing his spell at Newport County to a close.
Everyone at the club would like to thank Michael for his commitment and contribution and wish him every success for the future.”
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Spellman played a key role in Newport’s survival push, notably scoring twice in a 3-1 victory over Tranmere Rovers in March, a result that moved County out of the relegation zone for the first time in 151 days.
However, an injury later that month limited his involvement, restricting him largely to substitute appearances for the remainder of the season.
With Kamwa and Spellman accounting for around 20% of Newport’s attacking output last season, manager Christian Fuchs now faces a rebuild in time for the 2026–27 campaign.
The club confirmed last month it remains in talks with defenders Cameron Evans, Ciaran Brennan and Keenan Patten as County aim to avoid a fourth consecutive season struggling at the wrong end of the League Two table.
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