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Star's Hammers pledge
West Ham United, 17:13, September 9, 2010 , | No Comments
Key midfielder Scott Parker has signed a new contract at West Ham until 2014 to end speculation over his future.
The Hammers have confirmed that the experienced Parker has now committed to the club for the next four years, with an option of a further year after that.
The England international admitted the loyal Upton Park faithful were crucial in persuading him to stay on, despite interest from several other Premier League sides including Spurs and Liverpool.
"I am delighted," he said on the club's website. "I am just absolutely delighted to have signed the contract. Everyone knows I enjoy playing my football here.
"I really wanted to stay here, give it a shot and see what can happen. I just want to do the best for West Ham and I can't wait for Saturday against Chelsea."
On the speculation over his future over the summer, the former Chelsea man added: "With the transfer window there is all this big hype. There are obviously times when it is stressful but from the outset I always knew this was where I was going to be.
"The owners came out and spoke last season and I am more than happy."
"The fans mean a lot to me," he said. "I came here [in July 2007] and didn't start the best with an injury. Since then I have been in the team and the fans have taken to me very well.
"I think if you asked any player, the most important thing is feeling welcome and being appreciated by the fans. I must say that for me personally as a player that is the one thing I do feel. I feel appreciated.
"The fans show that every Saturday when they turn up home and away. That had a massive factor in me deciding to stay and obviously sign a new contract."
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