Euan East impressed across his three seasons at Linfield, making 73 Premiership appearances and won a Gibson Cup crown in 2025. The 25-year-old was one of 11 players confirmed to be leaving the Blues this summer.placeholder image
Euan East impressed across his three seasons at Linfield, making 73 Premiership appearances and won a Gibson Cup crown in 2025. The 25-year-old was one of 11 players confirmed to be leaving the Blues this summer.

10 Irish League players who are currently free agents after leaving Premiership clubs

This summer’s transfer window provides an opportunity for Irish League clubs to strengthen squads ahead of next season – and there are several Premiership-proven players available as free agents after leaving top-flight teams in recent weeks.

From Gibson Cup winners to Irish Cup champions, a number of stars have departed clubs this summer for a variety of reasons, whether it’s going in search of more minutes or contracts expiring.

Here’s a list of 10 players who played in the Premiership last season and are still available on a free transfer.

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