Rovers have announced Willem Tomlinson has been released from his contract by mutual consent.

The 21-year-old saw his deal expire in the summer and this will allow him to find a new club outside of the transfer window.

Tomlinson had been expected to leave this month, and had been set for a move to League Two Exeter City who he had been training with.

The midfielder leaves the club having made 10 appearances in all competitions, the last of those being in the Carabao Cup win over Lincoln City in August.

Writing on social media, he said: “After an amazing 10 years at Rovers I am leaving the club.

“I would like to thank the club, staff and fans for all the support they have given me over the 10 years – I have learned a lot and together created some unforgettable memories.

“I am now looking forward to the next stage of my career and can’t wait to get going.”

Tomlinson made his Rovers debut in the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Manchester United in February 2017, before featuring in the Championship win over Derby under Tony Mowbray.

Although a regular for the Under-23s in their title winning campaign last term, he has featured just once since November for Damien Johnson’s side.