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Preston North End can confirm Duane Holmes has left the club to pursue an opportunity to move to MLS.

Duane has featured for the Lilywhites on 72 occasions since his arrival in the summer of 2023, scoring six times in a PNE shirt.

The 30-year-old has now joined up with Houston Dynamo and leaves with the very best wishes of everyone at the club.

Duane said: “I’ve enjoyed every minute of my time at PNE. I want to say a big thank you to the fans for their support throughout my time here. I have met many great people and wish the lads nothing but success.



“I want to say a special thank you to Ben Rhodes, Doc Lakeland and Peter Ridsdale for everything they have done for me and my family.

“See you all soon, Duane.”

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “Duane has been presented with an opportunity to take his family out to the States and it’s one that he can’t turn down, which we completely understand.

“I spoke to Duane about this move a while back and said that I definitely wouldn’t stand in his way if it’s something which he wanted to pursue.

“He’s been brilliant to work with and I wish him and his family all the best.”