West Ham’s Simone Zaza has struggled in English football so far.
West Ham United striker Simone Zaza has told Rai Sport, as quoted by Football Italia, that it would be a ‘personal failure’ to leave the club.
Zaza, 25, joined West Ham on season-long loan deal from Juventus back in August, and was seen as the striker to give a welcome boost to Slaven Bilic’s front line after a summer of searching for a new centre forward.
West Ham United’s Simone Zaza looks dejected
The Italian international has endured a miserable time in England so far, as he has failed to score a goal in any competition for the Hammers, and has now gone 432 minutes without opening his account for the club.
Speculation surrounds Zaza’s long-term future at the London Stadium. If he plays in a total of 14 games for West Ham, Bilic’s men have to purchase him permanently, and his goal-shy start to life has fans questioning whether he should be kept.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic speaks with Simone Zaza
In fact, Zaza’s agent and father Antonio told Corriere Dello Sport just days ago that he is open to talking to Napoli about a move back to Italy, with the Serie A side searching for a striker after Arkadiusz Milik’s knee injury.
Despite his struggles, Zaza was still called up by Italy for internationals against Liechtenstein and Germany, and he even came on as a late substitute in the 4-0 win over Liechtenstein on Saturday evening.
West Ham United’s Simone Zaza looks dejected
After the final whistle, Zaza spoke to Rai Sport about his future, and – as quoted by Football Italia – he suggested that leaving West Ham would be a ‘personal failure’, even though Napoli are a ‘great team’.
“Napoli are a great team and I have already been fortunate enough to play for Juventus, so I am proud of that, but I am focused on breaking my duck and playing well,” said Zaza. “West Ham are my current club and it would be a personal failure if I was to leave now,” he added.
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