Preston North End man announces he is leaving this summer once contract expires
He made a handful of appearances for the PNE first team
Noah Mawene has announced he is leaving Preston North End this summer.
The 21-year-old came through the club’s academy system and signed his first professional contract at the age of 17, before extending his stay in 2024. Mawene sees that deal come to an end next month and he has confirmed his imminent exit from Deepdale.
Posting on Instagram, Mawene said: "After 9 years @pnefcofficial, I'm grateful for all the opportunities and the people I've met along the way.
“Thank you to everyone at the club, my team-mates, staff, fans and everyone behind the scenes, for all the support and memories over the years.
“Wishing the club nothing but the best for the future. Looking forward to the next chapter and new challenges ahead."
Mawene, son of former PNE defender Youl, joined Southend United on loan in March but only played three minutes of football for the Shrimpers. During the 2024/25 campaign, he made 16 appearances for League Two side Newport County.
The midfielder played nine first team games for North End, with starts made at Birmingham City and Southampton towards the end of the 2023/24 season.
Preston supporters now await the club’s retained list in full, with decisions on Robbie Brady, Andrew Hughes, Jamal Lewis, Dai Cornell, Felipe and James Pradic to be learned.