Ex-Liverpool star released by Salford City after missing out on promotion

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SportFootballFabio BoriniSalford City missed out on a place in League One after being beaten by Notts County in the play-off final at Wembley Stadium and have now confirmed a mass overhaul of their squadFabio Borini is one of nine players set to leave Salford City following their failure to earn promotion to League One. Salford confirmed their released and retained list on Monday, with Italian forward Borini among those leaving at the end of his deal.The former Liverpool and Chelsea forward only joined the League Two side in October as a free agent.

Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageIn all, Borini made 33 appearances in all competitions for Salford and scored five goals. He will now look for another new club at the age of 35.His exit comes just weeks after Salford boss Karl Robinson was full of praise for his efforts with the club.

Speaking to Mirror Football, he said: “I think he scored a goal here in a cup game and he celebrated like he scored in the San Siro for AC Milan or the Olimpico for Roma or Liverpool or Chelsea.“This person has had an incredible career and played up front with some mind blowing strikers and has been brilliant for me. He’s hard-working, relentless and it’s true to the identity of the city and he’s been impeccable all the way along that.”Borini started his career with Chelsea, making eight senior appearances for the Blues.