The 33-year-old played just four matches totalling 101 minutes without scoring a goal.
“Carlton’s now in very good physical condition and his match fitness is better than when he first arrived in Sacramento,” director of football Graham Smith told the Sacramento Bee.
“He’s gone back to the UK to see what his opportunities might be there. Then he’ll let us know his plans after Christmas.
“If he is in good physical condition and wants to come back to Sacramento, I see no reason why Paul [Buckle, the head coach] wouldn’t want him back next season. He’s a real gentleman, and he’s been great to have around our young players.”“
West Ham fans sung Carlton Cole’s song on Saturday at Selhurst Park, videos of which he later retweeted on twitter. Although Carlton Cole is now a free agent he is extremely unlikely to re-join West Ham for a third time although could be allowed to train with us to further regain his fitness.