1.FC Nürnberg have confirmed they have ended Hindolo Mustapha’s loan spell after only six months at the club.
The 2. Bundesliga side announced that the 19 year old’s temporary stay has been cut short by mutual agreement, with the winger set to return to Crystal Palace.
Mustapha failed to make a senior appearance during his time in Germany, prompting discussions between all parties over his future. Nürnberg sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou explained that while the youngster has clear ability, the move did not develop as planned.
He added that it was important to reach an early decision in the player’s best interests and agree on a solution that suited everyone involved.
The Sierra Leone international had previously been publicly criticised by head coach Miroslav Klose in November, a situation understood to have strained their working relationship.
As a result, Mustapha will head back to his parent club in the Premier League with immediate effect after his spell in Germany failed to take off.