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It is sad to report that West Ham have released midfielder Freddie Ljungberg after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract.
Ljungberg, who is only thirty-one years old, has said that he may retire from football.
He was just one season into a highly paid four-year deal, having joined West Ham from Arsenal in July 2007 for a fee approaching £3million.
"This is mutually acceptable," said West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury.
Ljungberg only managed to start 22 of West Ham's 38 Premier League matches last season after enduring injuries that included a cracked rib.
A statement from West Ham made it clear that Ljungberg's fitness was not the issue. "The decision to part company has been taken jointly and has no bearing on Ljungberg's fitness, which he proved during Euro 2008. We respect Freddie Ljungberg's position and are pleased we could reach agreement and wish him all the best in the future."
Ljungberg, who captained Sweden at the European Championship in June before retiring from international football, is considering offers to play in the United States and Asia.
"I gave my all at West Ham and enjoyed my time there but the decision is the best for the both of us. Now I will take my time to consider my football future."
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