Taking to Instagram, Maguire said: "Thanks to everyone Sunderland for the past 3 years.

"I loved my time at the club and will always appreciate the support that was shown to me from the fans."

 

 

The verdict

Sunderland supporters will no doubt have mixed feelings about Chris Maguire's exit.

While many will agree that it is probably the correct call to move him on, there's no doubt that the forward was a popular figure during his time at the Stadium Of Light.

Fans will miss his long-range strikes that find the top corner but now it's time for the player to move on and find a fresh challenge.

A move to League One could be a possibility and Sunderland's supporters will just be praying that he doesn't come back to haunt them.