WEST HAM captain Mark Noble has penned a new two-year contract.

The 33-year-old was due to become a free agent next summer when his current deal expired.

Now he will be staying past his 35th birthday at the London Stadium after inking an extension until the summer of 2022.

Manager David Moyes and the West Ham owners were keen to get Noble tied down.

They want him to act as a mentor for the club’s younger players.

The midfielder became only the tenth player in West Ham’s history to make 500 appearances for the club during Friday’s crucial 3-1 win at home to relegation rivals Watford.

Moyes hinted at the contract extension before that game.

He said: “He’s been a one-club man and served the club incredibly well.

“Since being a young player to where he is now – still leading the group, still very vocal, still playing very well. Long may it continue.”

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Eastender Noble, dubbed 'Mr West Ham', was just 17 when he made his first-team debut.

He is now the Hammers' record Premier League appearance holder.

Only Paolo di Canio has scored more Premier League goals than penalty king Noble.

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