West Ham United have confirmed that Calum Davenport has left the Premier League club.
West Ham defender terminates contract
West Ham United have confirmed that Calum Davenport has left the club.
Reports suggested earlier this week that the club had agreed to pay-off the remainder of Davenport's current contract, which is due to expire in the close-season.
The 27-year-old is understood to be keen to prove his fitness at another club before the summer in order to secure a move.
Focused
West Ham have come to an agreement with Davenport over the remainder of his deal and have now confirmed his release.
"West Ham United and Calum Davenport today agreed terms to mutually terminate his contract allowing him the opportunity to concentrate on securing a new club for next season," read a Hammers statement.
"Both parties have agreed that they do not wish to comment further on this matter."
Davenport has endured a problematic last nine months, after he suffered stab wounds last May during an incident involving his sister's boyfriend.
As part of the same incident Davenport is accused of assaulting his sister Cara, and will stand trial in August.
Davenport has thanks West Ham for their support over the past year and is now focusing his efforts in regaining full fitness.
"I would like to thank everyone at West Ham for their incredible support over the last six months, especially the manager and the excellent medical staff who have helped me through my recovery," explained Davenport.
"I would like to also thank the fans for all their messages of support. I understand that there is no longer a place for me in the team and wish the team every success for the future.
"I am fully focused on returning to fitness and aim to be back playing football for a new club by the start of next season."
