Striker Paul Dalglish has been released by Linfield just two months into the Irish League season.
The club, in a statement on Tuesday, said Dalglish's short spell with the Blues had ended because of the player's 'commitments elsewhere'.
Dalglish, son of Liverpool legend Kenny, signed for the Belfast team July, having spent the latter part of the previous season on loan to Third Division Scunthorpe.
The striker has also had spells with Celtic, Liverpool, Newcastle, Norwich, Wigan and Blackpool.
"It has become apparent that Paul's commitments elsewhere have been increasing recently and that the club were not getting the benefits that had originally been anticipated," said a Linfield official.
"Paul has found it difficult to combine the demands and expectations of Linfield, whilst maintaining a balance with his personal commitments.
"After discussions between David Jeffrey and the player, the club believe it is in the best interests of both parties if Paul is released from his contract with Linfield with immediate effect.
"The Club would like to thank Paul for his honesty in this matter and wish him every success in the future."
Dalglish scored five goals in his 10 Linfield appearances, four of them penalties.