Port Vale confirm David Worrall departure

Port Vale have confirmed the departure of long-serving wideman David Worrall.

The veteran has agreed to move to League Two side Barrow and has signed a two-year contract. He joins striker James Wilson in leaving the Valiants.

A Port Vale club statement said:

Port Vale Football Club can confirm that David Worrall will leave the club upon the expiration of his contract.

Negotiations were opened with David and his representatives but despite lengthy conversations, the midfielder will continue his career away from Vale Park.

Worrall joined us in August 2017 from then Championship side Millwall and has made 248 appearances in all competitions for the Valiants, finding the back of the net on 22 occasions and playing provider 48 times.

The player added:

Thank you for everything you’ve done for me and my family, We’ve made memories together that I’ll never forget and you’ve always backed me.

To all the staff and the players that I’ve played with over the years, thank you. You’ve made my time at this football club unbelievable and I’ll miss everyone and I will miss this football club.

I’ve made it clear what this club means to me and what it’s done for me, but all good things have to come to an end.

Director of Football David Flitcroft commented:

He had a huge impact on our promotion season which we will be forever grateful for and a season I always look back on with great pride.

David was offered a one-year contract extension to stay at the club but has chosen to leave due to the offer of a 2-year deal elsewhere which would offer more security and would see him contracted until the age of 34.

He leaves with the good wishes of myself and everybody at Vale Park. He and his family will always be welcome at the club.

The club has also released a video of Worrall saying his farewells to the fans which is below: