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'Letting players go is never easy' - Powell confirms Umotong's departure from Brighton

Ini Umotong is leaving Brighton after parting ways with the English Women’s Super League outfit following the expiration of her contract.

The Nigeria international joined the WSL side from Oxford United in 2017 on a two-year deal, and was superb in the relegation escape of the Seagulls in the 2019-20 season.

Having penned an extension last July, Umotong was superb for Brighton as she scored six goals, including the winner that sent her team to the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 1994.

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