After signing a one-year extension to his deal in November, the veteran attacking midfielder has been told he is to be released.
Australia international Tim Cahill says he is to leave Shanghai Shenhua ahead of the new Chinese Super League season, as he is not part of new coach Gregorio Manzano's plans.
Cahill has been with Shenhua since leaving the New York Red Bulls in February 2015 and agreed an extension to his initial one-year deal in November - a month prior to Manzano's appointment as coach.
The 36-year-old scored 11 goals in 28 league appearances for Shenhua while also helping the club to the final of the Chinese Cup during his debut campaign.