Former Brisbane Roar player Javier Hervas has departed Bosnian club, Zeljeznicar Sarajevo without playing a match, after a stray dog attack, according to reports.
World Soccer has reported that Hervas and his wife were attacked by stray dogs when they were out in the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo.
"His wife insisted they leave the country immediately," the reports claims.
The club released a statement confirming Hervas' contract had been terminated after "request from the player".
“Hervas has not adapted to the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina and, at the insistence of his family, especially his wife, wants to return to his country," the statement read.
After successful stints at Sevilla and Cordoba, Hervas made 17 appearances for the Roar last season and has now joined Spanish second division side, Mirandes.
