Swansea City legend midfielder Leon Britton will retire at the end of the season.

The 35 year old has made 536 appearances for the Swans since initially joining from West Ham United in 2002 on a one-month loan.

Britton's contract expires at the end of the campaign and he has not made enough appearances to trigger an automatic extension.

It is believed the decision to quit playing has been made by the player who has been told he can have a coaching role at the club, though Britton is currently considering his options.

Britton, who has not ruled out returning to a coaching role in the future, said he wants to spend some time away from the game before making any decisions.

"At the moment I just want to have a bit of time away from the football side of things to spend with the family and think things over," he said.

"In the future coaching is something I will definitely think about. I have had a little taste of doing stuff in the academy and the two games as caretaker manager."

Britton added: "To play as long as I have done and to have been on the journey I have with Swansea has been a privilege.

"I count myself very lucky to have the career I have had."