Mark Noble has written an emotional farewell statement following his retirement from professional football and said West Ham have offered him a role at the club whenever he is ready to take it.
The 35-year-old midfielder made his Hammers debut in 2004 and racked up 550 appearances for the club during his time there, placing him seventh in the all-time appearances list following his retirement at the end of the 2021/22 campaign. His final seasons coincided with West Ham's best performances in recent memory, helping the team qualify for European competition in each of the last two years.
Noble's statement read: "It's still a bit surreal to think that I have played my last game for West Ham United. But now that the dust has settled, I feel it is the right time to say a few words. I've had so many lovely messages and comments from people over the last few weeks, far too many to reply to individually, and I want to express how grateful and appreciative I am for all the love and support I have received.
