Shanghai Shenhua have confirmed they have terminated the contract of coach Jean Tigana.
Speculation has been rife over Tigana's position for several weeks and confirmation he had left came via a statement on the club's official website.
Former DR Congo boss Jean-Florent Ikwange Ibenge has taken over on a caretaker basis while former Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka and one-time England goalkeeper Ian Walker are part of a five-man coaching team.
Tigana took over in December but leaves with the club 10th in the 16-team league.