Manchester City have confirmed that wing-back Sylvinho, winger Martin Petrov and striker Benjani will all leave the club this summer.
Thirty-six-year-old Brazil international Sylvinho only joined the Citizens a year ago, but found first-team opportunities limited to nine starts and six appearances as a substitute.
Benjani, 31, moved to Eastlands in January 2008 from Portsmouth and went on to score seven goals in 31 appearances, ending last season out on loan at Sunderland.
Bulgaria international Petrov, also 31, arrived in Manchester in the summer of 2007, but a number of injury setbacks limited him to 72 outings in all competitions.
Meanwhile, another man expected to leave City is Robinho, with the Brazil international forward’s agent set for talks over his client’s future.
He told Sport:“The relationship between Robinho and the board at Manchester City is very good, although it’s true that there are some problems with the coach, Roberto Mancini.
“We have a meeting with City on the 16th. I will travel to Manchester with Gilvan de Souza (Robinho’s father) and we will look at the situation with Robinho.
“We know that City are looking for a club for Robinho.”
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