USA international Carlos Bocanegra has left the club along with Ian Pearce and Philippe Christanval, following the club successfully avoiding relegation from the Barclays Premier League on the last day of the season.

After an unsuccessful five month spell, Jari Litmanen has departed Craven Cottage, having failed to make a single first team appearance.

Midfielder Simon Elliott has left the club after two frustrating seasons on the sidelines with calf injury.

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Bjorn Runstrom, Ismael Ehui and Michael Timlin have also been released by the Cottagers.

Paul Stalteri has returned to Tottenham Hotspur following the completion of his loan spell.

A statement on the club's official website read: "The club would like to thank the players for their contributions and wishes them all the best for the future.

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