In an unexpected move, Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua has terminated its contract with Socceroos star and former Everton player Tim Cahill. This move is surprising as Tim Cahill signed a contract extension with Shanghai Shenhua just three months ago.  

Tim Cahill has confirmed this unexpected news on his personal instagram account.  

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"I'm very sorry to announce that I have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to terminate my contract after being told that I'm not part of the new coach (Gregorio) Manzano's plans for the 2016 season having only just signed a new contract in November," he wrote on Instagram.      

Cahill sounded sad while breaking the news, as he recounted his invaluable contribution and also expressed inconsolable sadness for having to part away from his teammates and amazing fans.

"This is very sad especially after what I feel I have helped to build in Shanghai Shenhua on and off the park," Cahill wrote. "Just thinking about saying goodbye to my teammates and especially the amazing fans is heartbreaking."

Tim Cahill joined Shanghai Shenhua in February last year. He has scored a total of 11 goals in 28 appearances for the club.          

Speculations are rife Tim Cahill will head home to Australia to play for an A-League club. While playing in China Cahill had maintained that his return to Australia is unlikely. However, his current 'search for new club' may just end up taking him back to his home country.               

The 36 years old Socceroos star is also reportedly still interested in representing Australia in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.             

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