Ben Turner has spoken of his disappointment after being released by Cardif City.
"There were never any negotiations. I won't say I was surprised but I'm genuinely disappointed," Turner said.
"I would have been open to structure my contract in a way that would have suited me and the club."
Turner returned from a loan spell with former club Coventry City in December after injuring his ankle for the fourth time in 16 months.
He made one appearance for the Bluebirds in 2015-16 in their end-of-season 1-1 draw with Birmingham but was told by chief executive Ken Choo he could find another club in January.
"Ken was honest, he said it was a business decision by the club and he thinks it's best that I look elsewhere," he told BBC Wales Sport.