Sunderland have released Darron Gibson from his contract by mutual consent.

Former Manchester United and Everton midfielder Gibson has left Sunderland by mutual consent, having initially been suspended by the club after he was charged with drink driving, the Championship side have announced.

A club statement said: "Following the conclusion of his recent suspension, Darron Gibson will leave Sunderland AFC by mutual consent."

The Republic of Ireland international joined the Black Cats in January 2017 but was unable to prevent their relegation from the Premier League last season and made the last of his 27 league appearances for the club in a New Year's Day defeat to Barnsley.