Gillingham chairman Paul Scally said it was a “difficult decision“ to allow Danny Kedwell to leave.

The 31-year-old striker has joined non-league Ebbsfleet United.

Mr Scally said: “As a result of a contact from Ebbsfleet United and a number of conversations between the club and Danny over the past 24 hours, it has been agreed to allow Danny to be transferred to Ebbsfleet United with immediate effect.

“This has been a particularly difficult decision for all parties.

"Danny is highly regarded by everyone here at Gillingham. He has a great passion for the club, is a true professional and is, and will remain, part of the GFC family.

“However, it is right that he also considers his long-term playing career and the requirements of his family, plus of course his desire to play regular first-team football for as long as possible. The opportunity offered to him at Ebbsfleet addresses both those issues.”

Kedwell ends a three and a half year spell with the Gills by signing for the Fleet.

No fee has been announced following the move but Kedwell’s departure will free up wages for the club to sign new personnel.

Mr Scally had already said that the club need to move players on before bringing others in.

The Gills are currently without a manager but the four coaches in charge during the interim, following Peter Taylor’s sacking, having been given authority to make decisions on player movements.

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