DANIEL STURRIDGE has had his contract at Trabzonspor terminated just seven months after joining.
The striker, 30, was released by Liverpool last summer and signed for the Turkish side in August.
Daniel Sturridge was released by Trabzonspor despite only joining in August on a three-year dealCredit: Getty – Contributor
He signed a three-year deal and 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.
Trabzonspor tweeted: “We thank Daniel Sturridge for his contributions to our club and wish him success in his future career.”
He is unable to sign for another club before the end of the season because his contract was ended outside of a transfer window.
However, Sturridge will be a free agent when the window officially reopens on July 1 and his agent will no doubt be desperate to try and set up a deal before then so it can be sealed in the summer.
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 England international – although a switch to the MLS could also be on the cards, with David Beckham’s Inter Miami an option.
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.
Sturridge spent six-and-a-half years on Merseyside, racking up 60 goals in 160 appearances and winning the Champions League once again in May.
The striker played at every youth level for England between Under-16s and the senior side.
He has 26 Three Lions caps to his name, most recently in 2017.
And the forward has netted eight goals, including against Italy at the World Cup in 2014 and the late winner against Wales at the Euros two years later.
Trabzonspor tweeted to confirm the departure of the former England striker and thanked him for his efforts
Daniel Sturridge has three lighters launched at him during Trabzonspor derby vs Antalyaspor
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
