Aberdeen striker David Goodwillie was today named among the group of players being allowed to leave the Dons to make way for new signings.

Simon Church, who was on loan from MK Dons, will also return to the English Championship side, who have been relegated to League One.

Keepers Scott Brown and Adam Collin and defender Michael Rose were also on the list of departures confirmed by the club.

Thanks to everyone @AberdeenFC for the last two years.Highlight was the 8 clean sheets/wins in a row and meeting some great people on (1/2) — Scott Brown (@Scotty_brown85) May 15, 2016

And Off the field. Now for the last of too many drives back home over the last 6 months. ? — Scott Brown (@Scotty_brown85) May 15, 2016

The Dons also confirmed Australian goalkeeper Aaron Lennox, who made his top team debut in yesterday’s 4-0 defeat by Ross County, has signed a one year contract and will be part of the first team squad next season.

The news comes on the back of veteran midfielder Barry Robson announcing his retirement after the defeat by County.

Goodwillie spent the second half of the season just completed on loan to Ross County.

Centre-back Rose recently made his first team debut against St Johnstone.

U20s players Kalvin Orsi, Lukas Culjak, Sam Robertson and Liam Lambert have also left the club.