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A former Premier League and England star's latest foray into Turkish football lasted just five months as the top division team terminated the player's contract.
Turkey, similar to Saudi Arabia, is becoming a second home for former Premier League icons, but one player's time in the nation ended prematurely.
The midfielder now finds his career at a crossroads and could return to England with several clubs able to make a potential offer to the surprise free agent.
After initially impressing in the Turkish Super League last season with Caykur Rizespor, the 32-year-old moved to Eyupspor in the summer.
The club, managed by former Barcelona winger Arda Turan, hoped the former Premier League player would help lead the club's fight for survival.
However, the former Liverpool, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest star has now mutually agreed to leave the club after just five months, as confirmed in a strong statement.
Jonjo Shelvey, center, could return to English football after ending his contract
Shelvey joined Turkish Super Lig side Eyupspor in the summer but left after five months.
Shelvey previously made 278 Premier League appearances while playing for Liverpool, Newcastle, Swansea and Nottingham Forest.
Jonjo Shelvey left the Premier League in 2023 after his two-and-a-half-year Forest contract was also cut short after just eight months amid a dispute with former boss Steve Cooper.
Shelvey's time at Eyupsor has come to an end, having made a total of just six appearances for the European chasing club who sit fourth in the Super Lig.
A statement confirming his departure simply said: “We have parted ways with professional football player Jonjo Shelvey by mutual agreement.
“We would like to thank Jonjo Shelvey for his contributions to our team and wish him success in his future career.”
Shelvey is now looking for a ninth senior club to represent and could return to England with his experience as an attractive asset for Championship sides.
His availability as a free agent could tempt several teams to compete for his services, although it remains to be seen if Shelvey will be away from action for the remainder of the season.
Championship leaders Burnley are among the clubs to have been linked with the former England international amid their push for promotion to the Premier League.
Shelvey has previously made 278 Premier League appearances while playing for Liverpool, Newcastle, Swansea and Forest.