Sol Campbell's shock move to League Two (fourth division) Notts County lasted just one match after the England defender was allowed to tear up his five-year contract yesterday, the club said.
The 35-year-old, who won two Premier League titles at Arsenal after joining them from north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, made his only start for County in the 2-1 defeat by Morecambe on Saturday.
"While we are disappointed that Sol felt that he could not adjust to the long-term nature of the project underway at Notts County, we obviously wish him the best with the remainder of his career and hope that he is able to obtain a place where he can play at international level ahead of the 2010 World Cup," Peter Trembling, the club's executive chairman, said in a statement.
Campbell's move to Notts County, where former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is director of football, created huge interest among fans who rushed out to buy replica shirts with his name printed on the back.
"For any fan that bought a new Notts' shirt and had 'Campbell' printed on the back, I am pleased to offer a voucher for the club shop for a replacement shirt," Trembling said.
Campbell's U-turn could alert Premier League clubs because he is now a free agent.