SAD DEPARTURE: West Ham super star have suddenly announces his departure few minutes ago and he point out the reasons why he wants to leave

He is now not expected to be fit for the first couple of games of next season.

Had the former Leeds United man agreed to undergo the operation in mid-January as initially advised, he could well have returned before the end of the current campaign — and been fully fit in time for pre-season.

The situation has only added to the sense of frustration at West Ham during a season already beset by poor form, worse performances and injuries to key players.

He is now not expected to be fit for the first couple of games of next season.

Had the former Leeds United man agreed to undergo the operation in mid-January as initially advised, he could well have returned before the end of the current campaign — and been fully fit in time for pre-season.

The situation has only added to the sense of frustration at West Ham during a season already beset by poor form, worse performances and injuries to key players.

He is now not expected to be fit for the first couple of games of next season.

Had the former Leeds United man agreed to undergo the operation in mid-January as initially advised, he could well have returned before the end of the current campaign — and been fully fit in time for pre-season.

The situation has only added to the sense of frustration at West Ham during a season already beset by poor form, worse performances and injuries to key players.

He is now not expected to be fit for the first couple of games of next season.

Had the former Leeds United man agreed to undergo the operation in mid-January as initially advised, he could well have returned before the end of the current campaign — and been fully fit in time for pre-season.

The situation has only added to the sense of frustration at West Ham during a season already beset by poor form, worse performances and injuries to key players.