Adelaide United's all-time leading goal scorer Bruce Djite has left the club for South Korea's Suwon FC in the K-League.

The Reds announced Djite has completed a medical exam and the club has "duly complied with the transfer".

The striker, who scored 44 goals for the club during two stints in South Australia, was a pivotal part of the team's A-League Premiers' Plate and Championship trophy this year.

Adelaide United chief executive Grant Mayer said the club would not stand in the way.

"It is disappointing to lose such a well-rounded individual like Bruce and his absence will be felt both on and off the football pitch," he said.

"But we won't stand in the way of another one of our boys being able to head overseas and realise a dream, so we're delighted for Bruce."

Mayer said the club was focussed on its young talent and would be keen to recruit from overseas.

"With the transfer window closing in the coming weeks, I can assure everyone that we have our eyes firmly on overseas markets."