The decision angered Lancashire members and was criticized as “quite disrespectful” by Anderson’s former England bowling partner Stuart Broad, who said it showed a lack of leadership as the veteran was not given a farewell.
Anderson first played List A cricket for the Lancashire Cricket Board against Suffolk in 2000 as a 17-year-old.
In addition to his 911 international wickets – an England record and a record for all pace bowlers – Anderson claimed 443 first-class scalps for Lancashire, along with 83 in List A cricket and another 50 in T20s.
Other provinces are understood to be interested in signing the player, who will turn 45 next summer.
He joked he “wouldn’t have thought” he could play Lancashire’s historic rivals Yorkshire, but added about his future: “I’m still trying to process everything and think about the best way for me.
“10 days have passed since this incident.
“I’m starting to get excited about the future, whether it’s something different or playing cricket again. It’s exciting.
“There are some interesting challenges ahead. I have to attack it like that and not dwell too much on how or why it ended at Lancs.”
He added: “I’m sad it’s over with the club I supported as a kid, but now that I think about it, I’m pretty excited for the future.
“I’m always ready to support Lancashire.
“I was born there, grew up watching them, spent some of my most memorable days with my dad, playing for them and captaining the club is a dream for many.
“I feel that I have a special connection with the club and I will always support them.”