Alessandro Budel admits he's shocked by his dumping by Cagliari.

"I am quite bitter about the situation, that I couldn't end the season or give the fans the miracle of a fourth consecutive year in Serie A," said midfielder Budel.

His deal was set to expire in June anyway, but the club decided to cut their relationship short.

"I don't want to seem like someone who runs away from difficulties, but the club suddenly proposed this course of action and I had to accept. I had wanted to give my contribution to the side."