Crewe Alexandra captain Julien Baudet will leave the club at the end of the season to join MLS side Colorado Rapids.

The 30-year-old Frenchman has opted to leave Gresty Road after three seasons with the Railwaymen, with Alex boss Gudjon Thordarson sad to see the defender make an exit.

He told the club's official website: "I would have loved to have kept him and I tried.

"I am disappointed for all of us, but on the other hand I am delighted for him.

"I tried to convince him to stay here and I know it was a difficult decision for him to make."