Ben Mee has bid an emotional farewell to Burnley.

The English defender sent 11 years at Turf Moor and will now seek a new club following the expiration of his contract.

"As you all probably know by now I'll be leaving the club after 11 years," he said. "It's a club and town that has grown a very special place in my heart throughout that time.

"I'd like to thank all the staff I have worked with throughout my time at the club who made Burnley home for me. There are so many fantastic people that work behind the scenes to make it all tick over and it was a pleasure to work with you and get to know you all.

"To my team-mates, who I've been lucky enough to share the dressing room with, thank you for making my time so enjoyable. There have been plenty of brilliant players but also many great characters that have become very good friends of mine. We have shared lots of incredible times on and off the pitch and it was a joy sharing those moments with you.

"Finally, thank you to you the fans who have helped make my 11 years at the club so special. It has truly been an honour to play for and captain your club. Your passion, devotion and spirit never faltered throughout my time here.

"I am sure that will help carry the club forward into exciting times ahead. I'll follow and support the club wherever I am without doubt and I'll certainly be bringing my children back to the Turf.

"I have been overwhelmed with kind messages this past week from you all and from the bottom of my heart, thank you and goodbye for now."