Carlton Cole has confirmed he will leave West Ham United this summer.
The 29-year old striker, who arrived at Upton Park from Chelsea in 2006, posted on Twitter that he will be leaving East London after seven years of service.
Life is filled with ups & downs today is a down but i'll be back! Carlton Cole/CFC as i have been called has left the building #UNDERCHUFFED — Carlton Cole (@CarltonCole1) May 21, 2013
i want to thank the West Ham fans for their support especially the 1's who made the away games feel like a home 1 #COYI — Carlton Cole (@CarltonCole1) May 21, 2013
i came to East London not knowing what to expect but i'm glad i did the last 7 years I've met a lot of good honest decent people #THANKYOU — Carlton Cole (@CarltonCole1) May 21, 2013
During his time with West Ham, former England international Cole scored 47 goals in 227 league appearances including 15 in the Championship in the 2011/12 season which led the Iron back to the Premier League.
