Hughsie will now be available on a free transfer when his present deal at St Andrew's expires at the end of June, a report on the clubs official website has confirmed.
The Liverpool-born midfielder signed for Blues from Wrexham for £700,000 in March 1997 after impressing manager of the time Trevor Francis when the Welsh side defeated Blues in a FA Cup tie at St.Andrews.
During Blues first season back in the top-flight and with many fans expecting Hughsie to be the one player that would shine, he failed to make any real impact and was limited to just 11 first team starts.
He again failed to cement a regular starting place in Steve Bruce's side again at the start of this season but over the last few months he has begun to show just what he is capable of.
News of his decision not to prolongue his stay at St Andrews will disappoint management and fans alike - a three year contract would have seen him into a testimonial year.
Blues have withdrawn their latest offer and manager Steve Bruce has outlined his intentions to look for a replacement for Hughsie.Bryan Hughes (Birmingham) Information Date of birth 19 June 1976 Height 5.9 Place of birth Liverpool Weight 10.0 Nationality English Position Midfield Nickname Hughsie Squad No. 10 Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards) Team Debut Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds Birmingham 148 (40) 20 12 0 Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards) Season First App. Apps (+ sub) Goals Yellows Reds 2003/2004 14/10/2003 20 (6) 5 0 0 2002/2003 18/08/2002 11 (13) 2 3 0 2001/2002 19/08/2001 32 (4) 8 5 0 2000/2001 12/08/2000 44 (13) 5 4 0 1999/2000 21/09/1999 41 (4) 0 0 0 Appearances 148 (+ 40 as sub); Goals 20; Yellow cards 12; Red cards 0