West Brom Release Experienced Trio Ajayi, Diangana, Swift

West Bromwich Albion have confirmed the departures of three experienced players—Semi Ajayi, Grady Diangana, and John Swift—at the end of their contracts following the 2024-25 season as part of a broader squad overhaul by new owners. Ajayi, a Nigerian international defender who joined from Rotherham United in 2019, made 177 appearances and scored 13 goals during his six-year spell but missed much of the latest campaign due to hamstring injuries. Diangana, a DR Congo winger, and Swift, an attacking midfielder, also struggled for consistent playing time in recent seasons, leading to the club's decision not to renew their contracts. The club is focusing on reducing the squad's average age and rebuilding under new ownership, which includes appointing a new head coach to replace Tony Mowbray. At the academy level, West Brom has offered new contracts to three Nigerian-descended forwards—Eseosa Sule, Dan Chimeziri, and Divine Onyemachi—signaling an investment in youth. These changes mark a significant transition as the club aims to improve after falling out of Championship play-off contention.