Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has mutually terminated his contract at Turkish side Trabzonspor.
The striker was released by Liverpool last summer and signed for the Turkish side in August on a three-year deal.
He scored four goals in 13 appearances, with his last match a 2-2 draw away at Besiktas on February 22.
But it is understood a mutual agreement was made between the player and club to cut his spell short.
And although he is unable to sign for another club during the season, it means Sturridge will be a free agent when the transfer window reopens.
Aston Villa were linked with making a move to bring him in during January and would no doubt be interested in making another swoop for the 26-cap England international.
Sturridge came through the youth ranks at Villa for four years before joining Coventry and then Manchester City.
After breaking through for the Citizens, he was snapped up by Chelsea in 2009 and spent four years at Stamford Bridge, winning the Premier League, two FA Cups and Champions League, and then signed for Liverpool.