Shinji Okazaki: Ex-Leicester forward leaves Malaga after 34 days

Shinji Okazaki won the Premier League title with Leicester in 2016 but only played in three friendlies for Malaga as the Spanish Second Division club could not fit his salary into their budget

Former Leicester City forward Shinji Okazaki has left Malaga after 34 days.

Reports in Spain say the Japan international, 33, has had his contract cancelled by mutual consent because the Spanish second-tier club are unable to fit his wages within their budget.

Okazaki won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016 and left this summer after scoring 19 goals in 137 games.

He did not feature in Malaga's three league matches this season and is now a free agent.

Okazaki said on Twitter: "I don't regret anything. If I have a chance to play for Malaga again one day, I won't hesitate."