Marvin Ekpiteta, Callum Connolly, Matty Virtue and Shayne Lavery all said their farewells to Bloomfield Road at the end of last season, while a number of the club’s youngsters have also been allowed to leave.
In the opposite direction, eight new players have made the move to the Fylde Coast for the 2024/25 League One season.
Jordan Rhodes and Hayden Coulson have both returned permanently after successful loan spells, while Ashley Fletcher, Zac Ashworth, Lee Evans, Elkan Baggott, Elliot Embleton and Dom Ballard have also been added to Neil Critchley’s squad.
Here’s the fortunes of the players that have left Blackpool permanently this summer:
7. Marvin Ekpiteta - Hibernian
Marvin Ekpiteta parted ways with the Seasiders after amassing 143 appearances in four years at Bloomfield Road. The defender admitted it felt like the right time for both parties to go their separate ways. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
8. Marvin Ekpiteta - Hibernian (Continued)
Ekpiteta made the move north of the border to join SPL side Hibernian on a three-year deal, and has already made six appearances for the Edinburgh club, scoring once. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker
9. Matty Virtue - Fleetwood Town
Matty Virtue made 104 appearances during his time at Bloomfield Road. Following the conclusion of his contract with the Seasiders, the 27-year-old joined Fleetwood Town as a free agent. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
10. Matty Virtue - Fleetwood Town (Continued)
Virtue has featured off the bench in the Cod Army's opening two league outings this season, but did start for Charlie Adam's side in an EFL Cup tie against West Brom last week. Photo: Jess Hornby
11. Dannen Francis - Fleetwood Town
The Cod Army have also added former Blackpool youngster Dannen Francis to their development squad following his Bloomfield Road exit. Photo: CameraSport -
12. Will Squires - Bamber Bridge
Will Squires started last season on loan with Southport, before making two appearances for Blackpool in the EFL Trophy. Since departing Bloomfield Road, the defender has rejoined Bamber Bridge on a permanent basis, after enjoying a stint with the Brig last year. Photo: CameraSport - Lee Parker