Long-serving Port Vale defender Smith to leave
Defender Nathan Smith is to leave Port Vale after 16 years with the club.Smith, who came through the club's academy, made 428 appearances and scored 22 goals for the Valiants after making his senior debut in the 2016-17 season.The 29-year-old was twice named Player of the Season and twice helped Vale win promotion to League One - in 2021-22 and 2024-25."Nathan Smith has been an incredible servant to this football club and leaves with our very best wishes," Vale manager Darren Moore told the club website. "I'm sure I speak on behalf of every Vale supporter when I say he will forever be part of the club."It's hard for us all to say goodbye to such a top player and important character, but we feel this is the right time for Smudge to take on a new challenge."For this season to end in promotion is fitting, and we're all delighted for him that he's departing on the back of such a fantastic achievement for the club."
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