Gold Coast have informed defender Oleg Markov his contract won't be extended into 2023.

Markov, whose deal expired at the end of this season, leaves the Suns after 28 games in two years with the Queensland club.

The 26-year-old has played 51 games at AFL level, having started his career with Richmond in 2016.

Markov played 23 games for the Tigers before venturing north to join the Suns.

Gold Coast list manager Craig Cameron thanked Markov for his service to the club.

โ€œOleg has made a positive impact on the Gold Coast SUNS and we are appreciative of everything he has given the club,โ€ Cameron said.

โ€œWe'd like to take the opportunity to thank Oleg for his two years of service and wish him well for his next opportunity.โ€

Markov joins Jack Bowesย (Geelong Cats),ย Matt Conroyย (delisted),ย Josh Corbettย (Fremantle Dockers),ย Jez McLennanย (delisted),ย Patrick Murtaghย (delisted),ย Rhys Nicholls (delisted) and Izak Rankineย (Adelaide Crows) in departing the Suns this year.