Former Doncaster Rovers skipper won't get new deal at Scunthorpe

Though the fate of the 2019/20 campaign - suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak - has yet to be determined, Scunthorpe have unveiled their retained list.

Butler is among 11 senior players who will reach the end of their contracts on June 30, with none set to be offered new terms.

“At present, we are not making any offers to our out-of-contract first team squad members due to the coronavirus pandemic and the significant loss of income suffered by the club,” a statement from Scunthorpe read.

Butler joined Iron last summer after rejecting the offer of a new contract at Rovers, on reduced terms.

Former Rovers forward Alfie Beestin will be offered a new deal at Scunthorpe, the club confirmed. The 22-year-old joined Iron as a development squad player in January.

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