WEYMOUTH have confirmed the departure of former captain Xander McBurnie and goalkeeper Zaki Oualah.

McBurnie struggled with injuries for much of his first campaign with Weymouth in the National League under Brian Stock.

He then made only five appearances in that first term but impressed Stock’s successor, David Oldfield, enough to earn the armband for the 2022/23 season.

However, new manager Bobby Wilkinson handed skipper’s duties to Tom Bearwish midway through the campaign and McBurnie was less prominent in the starting XI thereafter.

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During his two seasons at the club, he made 49 appearances in total, scoring once and registering two assists.

Echosport understands McBurnie, brother of Sheffield United striker Oli, is likely to seek a move up north following his exit.

McBurnie thanked Weymouth on social media, stating: “Just want to say a massive thank you to everyone at @theterras for the past two years. Been a tough period for the club but the fans stuck with us regardless.

“Enjoyed my time there and wish the management staff and the boys good luck for the upcoming season.”

Oualah, meanwhile, came to the club after seven years at AFC Wimbledon.

The Algerian would later play twice against his former side in a memorable FA Cup first round tie in which Weymouth took their League Two opponents to a replay.

He made 36 appearances for the Terras in total, helping to stabilise a back line that had proved porous in the early part of the season.

Oualah produced numerous crucial saves throughout the campaign but came under fire after conceding direct from a corner at Hemel.

It later transpired the stopper had sustained a serious knee injury and was replaced by Gerard Benfield for the final eight matches of the 2022/23 campaign.

In a brief post on Twitter, Oualah said: "Thank you and all the best to everyone @theterras. Time for the next challenge."

The duo take to eight the number of players to leave Weymouth this summer after Luke Nippard, Brad Ash, Tom Blair, Cam Murray, Harrison Bruton and Nathan Carlyle.