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Carlton Cole heading for Upton Park exit after saying goodbye to fans on Twitter
WEST HAM UNITED look set to bid farewell to Carlton Cole after the striker announced he is leaving on Twitter.
Cole took to the social networking site to thank the fans for their support throughout the season.
The striker, who has provided seven years loyal service to the Hammers, posted a flurry of emotional tweets on his own account.
He tweeted: "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 #UNDERCHUFFED
"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
"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 netted twice in the Premier League last term as the Hammers secured a 10th-placed finish.
Meanwhile, West Ham are closing in on making Romanian defender Razvan Rat their first signing of the summer.