Plymouth Argyle confirm release of Nathanael Ogbeta following conclusion of Barnsley FC loan spell
Plymouth Argyle confirm release of defender following conclusion of Barnsley loan spell
Nathanael Ogbeta has been released by Plymouth Argyle following the conclusion of his loan spell at Barnsley.
The left-back, a product of Manchester City’s academy and a former England youth international, was loaned to the Reds during the last summer window.
Over the course of the 2025/26 campaign, he made 30 appearances for the Reds and weighed in with four assists. His last appearance for the South Yorkshire club came in March, when they were beaten by local rivals Doncaster Rovers.
Nathanael Ogbeta released after Barnsley spell
Ogbeta will not be reporting back to Plymouth’s training base for pre-season and is instead available to be picked up as a free agent. He is one of nine players to have been released by the Pilgrims, who finished eighth in the League One table.
A statement issued by the club read: “Conor Hazard, Joe Edwards and Joe Ralls have been offered new deals following the expiry of their respective contracts.
“A further nine players, who are all out of contract as of this summer, are being released. They are: Jamie Paterson, Zak Baker, Ayman Benarous, Luca Ashby-Hammond, Brendan Galloway, Jack Matthews, Joe Hatch, Nathanael Ogbeta and Callum Wright.
“We wish all departing players our very best, and thank them for their contributions as Pilgrims over the years.
“Four players were on loan with Argyle – Alex Mitchell, Herbie Kane, Owen Dale and Wes Harding - and they now return to their parent clubs, also with our thanks for their efforts.”
The summer ahead at Barnsley
Barnsley look set to oversee an overhaul themselves this summer, with Conor Hourihane having vacated his post as head coach.
The figure that takes charge at Oakwell will want to put their own stamp on the squad, although the Reds hierarchy will also want to ensure signings are made with long-term planning in mind.
Barnsley have not yet published their retained list but have decisions to make over a clutch of players, including veteran marksman David McGoldrick.