Brazilian defender Danilo has left Juventus after five and a half years, the Serie A club said on Monday, following a mutual agreement to terminate the player's contract.

Former Juventus defender Danilo insists that leaving the club was ‘not my decision’ but leaves the Bianconeri with no regrets: ‘I’ve given my all.’ Juventus announced Danilo’s contract termination on Monday. The Bianconeri captain had six months left in his contract at the Allianz Stadium but was no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans.

Danilo has taken a swipe at Juventus management upon his departure from Italy. It was announced this week that Danilo and Juve had terminated his contract by mutual consent. However, before leaving for Brazil at Caselle Airport, Danilo expanded on the exit: “I always made myself available, and I always did my job.

Danilo and Juventus have agreed to terminate his contract, ending the Brazilian defender's five-and-a-half year stint at the club.