The scrum-half had made 12 appearances for the Parisians this season - and was contracted until the end of the 2012/13 campaign.

However Kelleher, who won 57 caps for New Zealand, is now set to announce a new challenge.

"I've been liberated from my contract with the Stade Francais," Kelleher said on his website.

"I will now focus on my next season. I want to send all my best wishes to the guys. I sincerely hope they will have a great end of season, and that they will have other excellent ones.

"This is a great group that deserves to earn titles."

The 35-year-old, who previously played for the Highlanders, Chiefs, Otago, Waikato and Toulouse, has yet to confirm his next move, however he has claimed that he is not about to retire.

Kelleher added: "I am a player, and I will still be a player for sure next season. Then, I will work on many projects. You will know everything soon.''