West Ham’s Kevin Nolan leaves the club by mutual consent after four-year spell in London

The 33-year-old on the look out for a new club after ending a four-year spell with the Hammers

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Kevin Nolan was part of the West Ham side that beat Arsenal on the opening day of the Premier League season. Photo: AFP

Published: 5:00pm, 27 Aug 2015Updated: 4:58pm, 27 Aug 2015

West Ham United would like to thank Kevin for his considerable effort and commitment over the past four seasons

Club statement

West Ham United have confirmed that midfielder and former skipper Kevin Nolan has left the club by mutual consent, bringing an end to a four-year spell at the Hammers.

The 33-year-old scored 31 goals in 157 games for the Premier League club since joining from Newcastle United in June 2011.

He captained West Ham to promotion via a Championship playoff final in his first season and finished as the Hammers’ leading scorer in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons.

However, Nolan has found his appearances limited under new manager Slaven Bilic and did not start any of the club’s three Premier League games this season, with midfielder Mark Noble taking the armband instead.

“West Ham United would like to thank Kevin for his considerable effort and commitment over the past four seasons and wish him all the very best for the future, on and off the football pitch,” the club said in a statement on its website.

“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at West Ham United and will take some great memories with me. I’m now looking forward to the next challenge playing for a new club,” Nolan said.