CHESTER have announced their retained list following the conclusion of a thrilling 2022-23 National League North season.

Under contract at the Deva Stadium next season are Harrison Burke, Kieran Coates, Zack Clarke, Reece Daly, Lewis Earl, Liam Edwards, George Glendon, Kole Hall, Ollie Heywood, Iwan Murray, Kevin Roberts, Wyll Stanway, Adam Thomas, Declan Weeks and Matty Williams.

Meanwhile, Alex Kenyon and last season's top scorer Kurt Willoughby have both been offered terms for the 2023-24 campaign.

Departing the Deva Stadium after the expiry of their contracts are Alex Brown, Danny Devine, Anthony Dudley, Joe Lynch, Jamie Morgan, Darren Stephenson and Sam Turner.

Stephenson, who has joined Farsley Celtic, made the decision to leave Chester after choosing not to exercise a player option in his contract.

He arrived at the club in the summer of 2021 and scored 10 goals in his 71 appearances.

Departing the club at the expiry of their loan deals are Charlie Caton, Kelly Nmai, Harry Tyrer and Elliott Whitehouse.

Striker Caton has been released by Shrewsbury Town and the Blues have made the move to sign him permanently.

During his loan spell last season, the 20-year-old claimed seven goals and seven assists in 26 appearances.

Chester boss Calum McIntyre told the club's website: “This is a terrific signing for the football club.

“Charlie made an enormous contribution during his loan spell last season in terms of goals and assists and I am ecstatic that we have secured him on a two-year deal.

“There aren’t many players at this level that can match Charlie’s work ethic and quality and I know he will be a superb signing for us this season.

“Charlie is a player, and person, that I think really highly of and I am really pleased to be working with him again.

“Signing players of this quality is only enabled by the Boost the Budget campaign and I am delighted that our supporters have facilitated the signing of Charlie.”