Pablo Zabaleta is delighted with his two-year deal at West Ham.
Zabaleta, released by Manchester City with legendary status, has signed a two-year deal with West Ham and marked the occasion with a ride on the London Eye.
“I've been thinking about making this decision since January," he told the London Evening Standard. “I had been a long time at Manchester City and it was important to make the right decision for myself, my family and my future club. I wanted to go to the right place. Even though I had been playing in England for so long, and the fact that I had offers from Spain and Italy, I wanted to stay in the Premier League.
“This is the League that is really in my heart, where I have enjoyed playing for many seasons. There was also interest from some English clubs but West Ham was the first choice for me. I knew from the start that this was the right place for me and I really want to thank co-chairman David Sullivan helping to make this move happen.
“To carry on playing for several more years, to bring my experience here - hopefully that will help this club have a very successful time ahead. Everything seemed right. I have always had a huge respect for West Ham. The tradition of the club in English football is massive and we have seen, down the years, so many good players in that shirt.
“Also, it is a new era for the club: moving to the London Stadium, making that big step forward and, of course, it is a great city. I have only been here before for a few days and I do not know it well but it will be a fantastic place to live with the family."
Source: tribalfootball.com