Former Carlisle United favourite Richard Keogh says he's ready for a "new chapter" after leaving Wycombe Wanderers.

The veteran defender has departed the League One club by mutual consent.

Wycombe said the decision followed a conversation where he was made clear Keogh would not play regularly in the side for the rest of the season.

The 37-year-old has opted to move on from the division's 14th-placed side after 25 appearances.

The move, the club said, "would enable him to pursue new opportunities elsewhere."

Manager Matt Bloomfield told the Chairboys' website: "I think a great deal of him - he's a fantastic guy and he's been a really good influence around the place and on the training pitch.

"We had an honest conversation and his playing time was going to be reduced in the second half of the season so we've come to an amicable parting of ways, but he leaves with nothing but good wishes and I look forward to keeping in touch with him."

Keogh's time at Wycombe included a man-of-the-match performance against former club Carlisle in the Buckinghamshire club's 2-0 win in September.

Writing on social media, Keogh sent a message to Wycombe which said: "A big thank you to all the players, staff and fans who have all been absolutely amazing during my time here. It’s time for a new chapter. Grateful for the memories."

Keogh made 105 appearances for Carlisle between 2007 and 2010, initially in a loan spell then a permanent move.

The popular defender, who had previously been with Bristol City, went on to play for Coventry City, Derby County, MK Dons, Huddersfield Town, Blackpool and Ipswich Town, joining Wycombe last summer.