Former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea striker Demba Ba leaves new club Lugano after just 48 minutes of playing time according to Talksports.

The former Chelsea striker joined the Super League club after becoming a free agent this summer following two years with Istanbul Basaksehir.

He made three league appearances for his new side – as a substitute each time which accumulated to just 48 minutes of action – but has now quit after a change of ownership.

Joe Mansueto, a businessman in the United States and owner of Major League Soccer outfit Chicago Fire, has now bought the club.

According to Swiss broadcaster RSI, Ba has returned to Paris where he lives and is now a free agent again.

He effectively ended Liverpool’s hopes of winning their first Premier League title in 24 years in 2014 when he scored the winning goal for Chelsea which handed Manchester City the crown.

Ba also netted against Manchester United last year in the Champions League as Istanbul Basaksehir sealed a 2-1 victory over the Premier League giants.

The goal would prove to have huge implications, as United later dropped down to the Europa League

It will be interesting to see where Ba plies his trade next – and you wouldn’t rule out a return to the Premier League.