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West Ham United have confirmed striker Carlton Cole will leave the club this summer.
The England international joined the Hammers in 2006 from Chelsea and went on to make 237 appearances for the club, scoring 59 goals.
West Ham are in discussions with Gary O'Neil over a new deal but young professionals Jake Larkins, Jack Powell, Jami Rafati and Eoin Wearen will be given free transfers when their contracts expire at the end of this month.
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