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Hammers thank departing duo
West Ham United, 14:23, June 10, 2010 ,
West Ham have reached a settlement with Gianfranco Zola while assistant boss Steve Clarke and fitness coach Antonio Pintus have left.
Zola, dismissed by the club's new owners at the end of the season, was fired for an apparent 'breach of contract' - although the exact manner of what that entailed was never explained.
A statement released on the club's website read: "West Ham United would like to thank Gianfranco Zola for his efforts during his time at the club. We would like to thank both him and the LMA for their professionalism in reaching a satisfactory settlement and we wish Gianfranco well for the future."
West Ham have also thanked Clarke for his hard work and commitment and wished him well for the future after he left by mutual consent.
Clarke said: "I have enjoyed my time at West Ham. I was looking for a fresh challenge in football before I arrived and certainly got that.
"It was a good experience which will help me in the future. I would particularly like to thank the fans for all their support and the players and staff for their efforts.
"I will follow the club's progress with interest and I am sure, with the new stability off the pitch, that the team will have every opportunity to do well next season."