Carlton Cole confirms West Ham United exit

West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has taken to Twitter to indicate that he will leave the club this summer.

The 29-year-old has spent the last seven years at Upton Park, but his revelation on the social networking site has suggested that his time as a West Ham player will come to an end next month.

"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," he wrote.

"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.

"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."

Cole has made seven appearances for England at senior international level.