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West Ham have released striker Mladen Petric.

The Croatian international, 32, made just three substitute appearances for the Hammers after signing on a free transfer in September.

The former Fulham player had agreed a one year deal at Upton Park but found it difficult to break into Sam Allardyce's starting XI.

In October, Petric had said: "I'm a striker.

"I want to play and I'm sure I'll get my time on the pitch."