East Bengal's talismanic German midfielder Matti Steinmann has mutually terminated his contract and has left the club, Goal can confirm.
Steinmann, who had signed a two-year contract with the Red and Golds last season, has decided to end his association with the club after just one season. Steinmann would have received a salary hike in the second season as per his contract, despite that he is leaving the club due to the ongoing tussle between the club officials and investors Shree Cement Limited over the signing of the final agreement.
Goal had earlier revealed that the German was in talks with his former club in the A-League Wellington Phoenix and was set to leave the club.