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Jack Rosser, Malik Ouzia

Marko Arnautovic leaves West Ham after completing £23.3million move to Shanghai SIPG

Arnautovic heads for the Far East. (Picture: Action Images via Reuters)

West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic has completed his move to Shanghai SIPG.

The striker will join the Chinese Super League side, whose current squad includes former Chelsea star Oscar and Brazil international Hulk, in a deal worth £23.3million.

The 30-year-old was denied a move to China in January, with the club insisting they would not be bullied into a quick sale.

It is understood Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini was willing to let the Austria international move on during the mid-season window and was eager for the club to cash in on an unhappy player as soon as possible in the summer transfer window.

The Hammers rejected a £20m offer earlier in June but have now sanctioned a deal on improved terms.

In a statement released on Monday morning, West Ham confirmed the deal: "West Ham United can confirm that Marko Arnautovic has joined Chinese Super League champions Shanghai SIPG for an undisclosed fee.

"The 30-year-old Austrian departs after two seasons at London Stadium, during which he scored 22 goals in 65 appearances in Claret and Blue."

Arnautovic leaves after two seasons at the London Stadium, having joined from Stoke City in 2017. He scored 22 goals in 65 appearances for the club.

Pellegrini has targeted Celta Vigo forward Maxi Gomez as his replacement with the sale of Arnautovic​ freeing up more funds for the club to press on with a move for the Uruguay international.

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