Australia's top scorer, Tim Cahill, has had his contract terminated by Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, a year after signing.

The 36-year-old veteran and former Everton star agreed to extend his stay just months ago, but said on Instagram on Tuesday: "I'm very sorry to announce that I have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to terminate my contract.

"I'm not part of the new coach (Gregorio) Manzano's plans for the 2016 season," Cahill said he had been told.