He snubbed Newcastle's one year contract offer and burnt his bridges with the Magpies, expecting the world to become his oyster.
But how wrong he was!
The former Newcastle striker has signed a one-year contract with second-division Turkish club Gaziantep Buyuksehir Belediyespor.
On a deal only a fraction of what he was getting at St James' Park!
They play in front of attendances around 1,000. The highest ever attendance they have had is only 15,000, when Newcastle's pre-season friendly on Sunday was watched by 20,000!
The 32-year-old Nigeria international was a free agent following his departure from St James' Park, but he WAS offered a new deal.
Gaziantep's official website: "We want to establish an ambitious team in the league this season, and a strong team continues to strengthen by adding players.
"We have therefore tied Nigerian striker Shola Ameobi - from one of the strongest teams in England, Newcastle United - to us for one year."
Ameobi made 312 appearances for the Magpies, scoring 53 goals.
Gaziantep, who are currently managed by Suat Kaya, finished in 14th place in the TFF First League - the league below the Turkish Super Lig - last season.
SHOLA ... YOU SUCKER!!!