Italian club Udinese have officially announced that they have ended their seven - year collaboration with the Nigeria international Christian Obodo by mutual consent. An application to that effect has been filed with the Serie A.

Thus, 28 - year - old Obodo is now a free agent and can be signed by any club despite the closure of the summer transfer market.

Having played for five clubs in Italy - Udinese, Fiorentina, Lecce, Perugia and Torino, there are speculations that Obodo could be leaving Italy for a new adventure.

Cypriot club APOEL Nicosia had been pursuing a deal for the former Plateau United star. But he failed to arrive the Cyprus capital to sign an official contract because he was processing his Italian Passport.