AS Roma have announced they have terminated the contract of troubled Brazilian striker Adriano by mutual consent after a series of problems.
Adriano's contract was due to run until June 2013 but Roma said they had reached agreement with him to end it early.
The 29-year-old, who has battled a number of personal problems, is expected to return to his native Brazil.
"I gave up a lot of money to leave Roma, but I prefer to be happy," Adriano told Sky Sport Italia.
"In any case, I leave Italy with my head held high. I think principally the injuries and bad luck were why things didn't go well at Roma.
"As soon as I was starting to get back in shape, something always happened that would stop me again.
"I am returning to Brazil because I miss my children too much. Every time I speak to them on the phone, I feel like crying. I cannot do without them and my family."
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Adriano's contract was due to run until June 2013 but Roma said they had reached agreement with him to end it early.
The former Inter Milan ace played just five games in Serie A for the Giallorossi during his time at the Stadio Olimpico.
The 29-year-old, who has battled a number of personal problems, is expected to return to his native Brazil.
"I gave up a lot of money to leave Roma, but I prefer to be happy," Adriano told Sky Sport Italia.
"In any case, I leave Italy with my head held high. I think principally the injuries and bad luck were why things didn't go well at Roma.
"As soon as I was starting to get back in shape, something always happened that would stop me again.
"I am returning to Brazil because I miss my children too much. Every time I speak to them on the phone, I feel like crying. I cannot do without them and my family."
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