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Official: Zaza joins Valencia, ‘I had a bad mentality at West Ham’

Official: Zaza joins Valencia, ‘I had a bad mentality at West Ham’

Former West Ham flop Simone Zaza has officially joined Valencia.

The Italian was officially unveiled to the press today, as part of a deal which will keep him in Spain for six months, but will become permanent if he plays more than 10 times for Los Che.

The 25-year-old had some interesting things to say about his time in London.

“The fault is more mine, I wasn't in the right mental disposition,” Zaza admitted, “and I saw everything negatively. Now I will show what I'm made of”.

“Why Valencia? I know the club is going through a very difficult time but we have strong players, we'll get back on our feet”.

There was a parting shot to the Hammers, however, with Zaza hinting that players are more appreciated by the fanbase in the Mediterranean.

“I like the city and the fans have made a great impression, it's like Italy, I need to feel appreciated”.

“I want to be loved here, not stay six months".

He also had a fascinating development to inform fans about:

“I'm here because this club wanted me more than everyone, nut just because of Prandelli.

“The day after he resigned, they called me and told me they still wanted me”.