Galatasaray split with Xavier and Revivo

The best way was to part now," said the 31-year-old, who moved to Galatasaray from Liverpool on loan in January.

Revivo said he had decided to quit Galatasaray because of family reasons and had made up his mind to return to Israel.

"I am happy that I am ending my European career at such a great club like Galatasaray," said the 31-year-old whose contract was due to expire in June 2005.

Revivo had moved to Galatasaray from arch-rivals Fenerbahce in January.