Sarpong released by Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix announced they have reached a deal to terminate the contract of Jeffrey Sarpong.
Jeffrey Sarpong will return to Holland after his contract was terminated by A-League outfit Wellington Phoenix.
The 27-year-old forward signed for Phoenix on a two-year deal ahead of the 2015-16 A-League season.
The Ajax academy graduate joined Phoenix after stints with La Liga side Real Sociedad and Eredivisie club NAC Breda.
Sarpong, a former Netherlands under-20 international, went on to make 13 appearances for Phoenix but failed to score a single goal.
Phoenix released a statement on Sunday confirming his immediate departure.
"The Wellington Phoenix and Jeffery Sarpong have reached a mutual decision to terminate their contract and go their separate ways," it read.
"The club and player will be making no further comment at this time."
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Phoenix are third last in the table and are winless in their last eight fixtures.