"The Appeals Committee concluded that the conduct of the player in taking banned drugs was gross misconduct, which entitled the club to treat the player's contract as at an end and amounted to a unilateral breach without just cause or sporting just cause, " the League said on Wednesday.

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"As a result we have no alternative but to accept his unilateral decision to rescind his contract, " the statement added.

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