Shanghai Shenhua have announced that they have accepted the resignation of manager Gus Poyet.

The Chinese Super League club only sit in 11th place in the top flight after 23 games, despite possessing the likes of Carlos Tevez and Obafemi Martins in their squad.

There had been reports that the former Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion boss was facing the sack, but the Uruguayan has decided to take matters into his own hands.

A club statement read: "Mr Poyet formally offered his resignation to Shanghai Shenhua [on Monday]. After considering the decision, the club has agreed to accept Mr Poyet's resignation. From today, Mr Poyet will no longer be head coach of the club."

Shenhua have revealed that technical director Wu Jingui will now take charge of the team for the foreseeable future, but former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has been linked with the position.

Enrique is currently on sabbatical, but it has been suggested that he may be interested in beginning the next campaign in charge of Shenhua.