Simone Zaza wants to stay at West Ham.
The agent of under performing West Ham loanee Simone Zaza has declared the striker is determined to stay at the club.
Zaza’s dad Antonio, his agent, has given a fresh interview to Italian website Tuttomercatoweb.
He says the Italian international is determined to stick it out at Upton Park and believes he will come good.
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic speaks with Simone Zaza
He was keen to stress that he is the striker’s only representative.
He said: “I heard some agents who said they represent Simone, but it’s not true. I represent him and I only.
“At West Ham he is very well, has played nine games. He is convinced to stay. I do not see him going away.
“He has changed everything, his way of life, habits. It is the first time that is outside Italy, he is overcoming all difficulties. He’s great. He speaks and is also refining his English. And he wants to stay in England.”
Everton’s Ashley Williams in action with West Ham United’s Simone Zaza
He went on to dismiss links with Valencia and Napoli, insisting: “Simone wants to stay at West Ham.”
Whether the comments will be welcomed by the West Ham faithful is in question.
Zaza has not scored a single goal this season, and once he hits a set number of appearances, the Hammers will be obligated to buy him as terms of their loan, unless they can re-negotiate the agreement.
The striker was quoted this week in The Mirror stating that leaving West Ham now would be a personal failure, one which he is at present not willing to accept.
Southampton’s Jose Fonte in action with West Ham United’s Simone Zaza
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