West Ham transfer news: Dimitri Payet '100% staying' as midfielder rules out exit talk

Payet has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Chelsea

Friday 15 July 2016 02:05 EDT
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Dimitri Payet has ruled out the possibility of leaving West Ham this summer
Dimitri Payet has ruled out the possibility of leaving West Ham this summer (Getty)

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France playmaker Dimitri Payet has insisted he is "100 per cent staying at West Ham".

The 29-year-old had been linked with a move away from the London club after a number of impressive performances during his country's run to the final of Euro 2016.

But the former Marseille player, who helped the Hammers to a seventh-placed finish in the Premier League last season, has stressed his commitment to Slaven Bilic's team.

"I've heard about all the interest and I'm flattered. But I love West Ham," Payet told The Sun.


Dimitri Payet starred in France's run to the Euro 2016 final 

 Dimitri Payet starred in France's run to the Euro 2016 final 
 (Getty)

"We had a fantastic season and I can't wait to play in the Olympic Stadium.

"I'm 100 per cent staying at West Ham, I love the club. I can tell the Hammers fans that."

Payet led West Ham’s goalscoring charts last season, with the France international equalling the nine goals scored by England striker Andy Carroll as the Hammers qualified for the Europa League.

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