Dan Agyei has rejected Leyton Orient's offer of a new contract in order to join Turkish Super Lig club Kocaelispor.
The 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal, external with last season's TFF First League champions.
Agyei moved to Brisbane Road from Crewe Alexandra two years ago and made 72 appearances for Richie Wellens' side.
He scored 18 goals for Orient, including memorable winners against Millwall in the Carabao Cup and in added time of extra time to eliminate Oldham Athletic in the most dramatic of circumstances in the FA Cup second round last season.
The forward made 54 appearances last term as the O's finished sixth and went on to reach the League One play-off final before losing 1-0 to Charlton Athletic at Wembley.
"Dan is someone we wanted to keep, and that was reflected in the offers we have made him over the last few months," director of football Martin Ling told the club website, external.
"Sadly, we weren't able to come to an agreement that suited him and that fitted within our wage structure, so on this occasion we have had to go our separate ways.
"We have been prepared for this situation since the end of last season, and now we will look to bring someone in to replace Dan."
Head coach Wellens signed a contract extension to run until 2028 last week.
The O's begin the new League One campaign away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
Leyton Orient have signed winger Demetri Mitchell on a free transfer from Exeter City.
The 28-year-old turned down a contract from the Grecians in favour of a move to Brisbane Road.
Mitchell made 61 appearances for Exeter across two years, scoring 12 goals.
He missed the start and end of last season with injury, having suffered a serious knee ligament injury that kept him out for much of 2024.
Mitchell becomes Richie Wellens' second summer signing, following goalkeeper Killian Cahill's move from Brighton & Hove Albion.
"It feels great to be here. The club is full of energy and you can tell there is a very good team here. It's full of togetherness and I'm buzzing to get going," he told the club's website, external.
"I've spoken to the manager before and it's clear there is big ambition here. I want to progress and that is my aim here.
"I'm a versatile and attack-minded player. I like to get on the ball and drive with it and show a bit of flair, so hopefully the fans can see that here at Leyton Orient."
Orient will begin the new League One season away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
The 28-year-old has signed a two-year deal, external with last season's TFF First League champions.
Agyei moved to Brisbane Road from Crewe Alexandra two years ago and made 72 appearances for Richie Wellens' side.
He scored 18 goals for Orient, including memorable winners against Millwall in the Carabao Cup and in added time of extra time to eliminate Oldham Athletic in the most dramatic of circumstances in the FA Cup second round last season.
The forward made 54 appearances last term as the O's finished sixth and went on to reach the League One play-off final before losing 1-0 to Charlton Athletic at Wembley.
"Dan is someone we wanted to keep, and that was reflected in the offers we have made him over the last few months," director of football Martin Ling told the club website, external.
"Sadly, we weren't able to come to an agreement that suited him and that fitted within our wage structure, so on this occasion we have had to go our separate ways.
"We have been prepared for this situation since the end of last season, and now we will look to bring someone in to replace Dan."
Head coach Wellens signed a contract extension to run until 2028 last week.
The O's begin the new League One campaign away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
Leyton Orient have signed winger Demetri Mitchell on a free transfer from Exeter City.
The 28-year-old turned down a contract from the Grecians in favour of a move to Brisbane Road.
Mitchell made 61 appearances for Exeter across two years, scoring 12 goals.
He missed the start and end of last season with injury, having suffered a serious knee ligament injury that kept him out for much of 2024.
Mitchell becomes Richie Wellens' second summer signing, following goalkeeper Killian Cahill's move from Brighton & Hove Albion.
"It feels great to be here. The club is full of energy and you can tell there is a very good team here. It's full of togetherness and I'm buzzing to get going," he told the club's website, external.
"I've spoken to the manager before and it's clear there is big ambition here. I want to progress and that is my aim here.
"I'm a versatile and attack-minded player. I like to get on the ball and drive with it and show a bit of flair, so hopefully the fans can see that here at Leyton Orient."
Orient will begin the new League One season away to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, 2 August.
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