Former England striker Carlton Cole will leave West Ham United during the close season, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
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Cole, 29, posted a series of messages on his Twitter account on Tuesday in which he suggested he was expecting to leave Upton Park and West Ham confirmed that he would not be offered a new contract.
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"Carlton's contract has come to an end and we have decided not to renew that contract," said manager Sam Allardyce.
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"Carlton's need at his age is to be playing football as often as he can. From our point of view, we felt it better that he found pastures new.
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"We can only thank him for his outstanding commitment and service to West Ham United over the last seven years."
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Cole joined West Ham from London rivals Chelsea in July 2006 and scored 59 times in 237 appearances, but his return this season was a disappointing two goals from 25 games.
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Writing on Twitter on Tuesday, he said: "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.
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"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 (Come on you Irons).
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"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."
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West Ham made their first signing of the transfer window on Tuesday, when Romania captain Razvan Rat arrived on a free transfer from Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk.
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The experienced 31-year-old left-back, who has won 88 caps for his country, has signed a one-year contract.
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Meanwhile, British media reports on Wednesday claimed West Ham have also agreed a transfer fee with Liverpool for striker Andy Carroll, who spent the season on loan at Upton Park.
Well one can stay in a football club for a very long time. He has to just move with other plans as soon as possible