Southampton wasted no time in releasing their club record signing Dani Osvaldo on the opening day of the European transfer window on Wednesday, seeing off the Italy international who never lived up to expectations.
The 29-year-old Argentine-born striker, who joined Southampton in a club record deal that was worth up to £14.6 million (HK$177 million) in August 2013, turned from Saint to sinner after five months at the club when he head-butted club captain Jose Fonte.
He has had spells on loan at Juventus, Inter Milan and Boca Juniors and was allowed to leave Southampton with two years remaining on his contract. He played 13 times for Southampton scoring three times.
“Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has terminated the contract of striker Dani Osvaldo,” the club said.
Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has terminated the contract of striker Dani Osvaldo
“The Italian international, who has not played for the club since January 2014, yesterday completed a loan spell with Argentinian club Boca Juniors.”