West Ham United have taken up the option in Ricardo Vaz Te's contract.

Vaz Te will extend his stay at the Hammers until summer 2015.

The 27-year-old, who is closing in on a return to action after three months out with a dislocated shoulder, has scored 19 goals in 55 appearances since his arrival from Barnsley in January 2012.

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