Former Sampdoria target Wesley Sneijder has officially terminated his Galatasaray contract and is now heading for MLS.

The 33-year-old Dutch international had joined from Inter in January 2013.

He gave up the €4.5m per year salary, although will receive a €1.7m golden handshake.

The termination includes a clause whereby he’ll have to pay Galatasaray €20m if he signs for another Turkish club over the next three years.

Sneijder had been in negotiations with Sampdoria, but they failed to agree terms.

Former Sampdoria target Wesley Sneijder has officially terminated his Galatasaray contract and is now heading for MLS.

The 33-year-old Dutch international had joined from Inter in January 2013.

He gave up the €4.5m per year salary, although will receive a €1.7m golden handshake.

The termination includes a clause whereby he’ll have to pay Galatasaray €20m if he signs for another Turkish club over the next three years.

Sneijder had been in negotiations with Sampdoria, but they failed to agree terms.

His most likely destination is Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada.

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