Xavier contract cancelled

Last updated : 02 February 2004 By Adam Bryant
The Portuguese defender played his last game for the Reds in December 2002 before moving to Galatasaray on a loan spell, which ended at the end of last season.

Since then he has been unable to find another club and despite having 18 months remaining on his Liverpool contract, has agreed to terminate it.

"It was a mutual amicable decision for Abel to leave the club," confirmed Rick Parry.

He is now being linked with a possible move to German club Hannover 96.