Paul McCallum is a free agent.

The B.C. Lions announced Saturday the club had released the kicker, after the team requested he retire earlier this week.

"Paul and I have had ongoing discussions over the past number of seasons regarding his future with the club," Lions GM Wally Buono said in statement. "In keeping with what Paul and I discussed, the club will grant his request for a release at this time. We appreciate his many contributions to our organization and we wish him the best moving forward."

McCallum took to Twitter to discuss his feelings on the move.

I don't usually do this but I want it to be very clear! I did not ask to be released! I was told to retire or I would be cut. — Paul McCallum (@PaulMcCallum4) June 6, 2015

McCallum made 38 of 42 field goals last season, with a long of 49 yards. He also converted 33 of 33 of PATs.

Since entering the CFL in 1993, the 45-year-old has made 688 of 856 career field goal attempts and has never missed a PAT over 788 attempts