The experienced midfielder joined on a two-year deal in July 2019.

Gobern arrived at Crabble from fellow National League club Eastleigh after making 45 appearances for the Spitfires.

He was signed by current Whites boss Andy Hessenthaler when he was in charge of the Hampshire side.

Gobern, a former England under-19 international, made 56 appearances in the Championship during his time with Southampton and Huddersfield.

The central midfielder has also made 47 appearances in League One and 20 in League Two before joining Eastleigh.