Nolan, aged 30, moved to Upton Park in June 2011 after Sam Allardyce was appointed manager.
Many were surprised at the midfielder’s decision to step down a league after a solid season as Newcastle captain, but the former Bolton man was keen to re-unite with his old boss, Big Sam.
Hammers left-back George McCartney: “Until last season, I had never played with Kevin, but had seen him scoring goals for Newcastle and Bolton, so I knew what he was about.
“He is doing that here at West Ham and scoring important goals and for me, Kevin played a big part in us getting promoted last season.
“This year, his goals already have helped us get into the top half of the table.
"He is a big player at the club on and off the pitch where he has time for everyone.
"He is a great captain and a great lad as well."