After multiple off the field situations Brazilian International Adriano found himself in and unable to find the happiness within to the point that he’s walked away from the game, Inter Milan has done right by the player by granting a release from his responsibility to his signed contract.

Via UEFA

“We send him a hug from the whole club for the eight years and 74 goals he shared with us,” the Nerazzurri said in a statement as they announced the departure of the Brazilian international 14 months before his contract was due to expire. The 27-year-old has struggled in his last three seasons at Inter, having initially made a huge impression after signing from CR Flamengo in 2001 following successful loan spells in Italy at ACF Fiorentina and, more significantly, Parma FC. He spent much of last season on loan at São Paulo FC, scoring 16 goals, but was again out of sorts on his return to Italy.

Troubled by off-field issues, Adriano failed to return from international duty at the beginning of April and earlier this week Inter president Massimo Moratti suggested his time as an Inter player was almost over. “It would be the right decision,” said Moratti. “We cannot force people to change the decisions they take about their own lives.” Adriano, who has scored 27 goals in 43 internationals, has registered five times this season, his last for the club coming in a 2-1 victory against AC Milan in February.

Not too often do you see a situation like this, but hopefully the 27 year old can find the answer to whatever he’s looking for and then, maybe we’ll see his talent on the field once again.