[themaclad]

Defender Travis Johnson is leaving Crewe after the relegated League One club withdrew a contract offer.

The 21-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, was offered a new deal.

However, he has now been released along with Will Jaaskelainen, Chris Porter, Scott Kashket, Luke Murphy, Tyreece Onyeka, Joe Robbins, Nathan Woodthorpe and Sam Booth.

Johnson made 25 appearances this season for the Railwaymen, who finished bottom of League One.

"After recent discussions it has now been made clear that the 21-year-old will be allowed to find a new club," Crewe said.

[themaclad]

Mikael Mandron will leave Crewe Alexandra when his contract expires at the end of June after rejecting the chance to sign a new deal.

The French striker, 27, was the Alex's joint top scorer this season, with 10 goals in all competitions, but has decided to end his two-year stay.

A knee injury at the start of February kept him out for two months as Crewe were relegated from League One.

Crewe said they tried "everything in their power" to get Mandron to stay.

During negotiations with the player, Crewe assistant boss Lee Bell said everyone at the club would "like nothing more than Mika to turn round and say he is staying for another two years".