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Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola has confirmed that defender Jonathan Spector is leaving the club.

The 30-year-old only has six months left on his contract at St Andrew's and the club have allowed him to depart early.

He will now continue his career in North America with a host of interest from MLS clubs.

Spector joined Blues in August 2011 from West Ham United after starting his career at Manchester United. He has made 179 appearances for Blues, scoring once and is currently the club's longest serving player.

Blues have already secured a replacement for the American after signing Middlesbrough defender Emilio Nsue for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old has penned a three-and-half year and could make his debut against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

Zola confirmed the departure last night, explaining: "I am a little bit disappointed and sad that Joanthan Spector will be leaving us. He deserves that. He's going to go home and I wish him all the best."