Monaco defender Ricardo Carvalho, who was part of the Portugal squad that won Euro 2016, has been released by the Ligue 1 club after three years of service.
The 38-year-old former Chelsea and Real Madrid player has not been offered a new contract, the club confirmed on their website on Wednesday.
'It's an honour to have had this great champion among us,' Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev said. 'Ricardo will always be welcome in Monaco.'
At a press conference unveiling Monaco's summer signings, Vasilyev added: 'We discussed it and we have decided not to renew his contract.