RIO DE JANEIRO, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international midfielder Dudu has parted ways with Cruzeiro, just four months after rejoining his original club on a free transfer.

In a brief statement published on social media on Friday, Cruzeiro said the decision would take effect immediately, without providing further details.

"Cruzeiro informs that it has reached an agreement for the immediate termination of its contractual arrangement with the player," the statement read.

Dudu made just 17 appearances for Cruzeiro across all competitions and scored two goals after returning to the Belo Horizonte club from Palmeiras in late December.

Local media said the decision followed a breakdown in the relationship between the playmaker and Cruzeiro manager John Stevens.

Dudu, who has been capped three times for Brazil's national team, made his professional debut with Cruzeiro in 2009 before moving to Dynamo Kyiv two years later.

His career has also included spells at Coritiba, Gremio and Al-Duhail. ■