Marko Arnautovic has signed a contract extension at West Ham, the club have confirmed.
A day after ending speculation linking him with a January move to the Chinese Super League, the Austrian has penned fresh terms at the London Stadium.
He told the club's official website: “I’m happy for this and I want to say to the fans that I’m happy to stay, I glad to play again, show myself and score goals, to make assists, but also to say that the major point is Marko Arnautovic never refused [to play or train]. I would never refuse.
“I’m happy, I’m happy to come to this point. I’m happy that this club is improving. Step by step, every week, every month we are seeing some improvement and that’s good.”
West Ham's announcement followed their FA Cup exit at the hands of AFC Wimbledon, sat bottom of League One.
West Ham are yet to confirm the length of the contract extension. The forward signed a five-year deal with the Hammers following his arrival from Stoke in 2017.
“I love this club and I will always love this club no matter what," Arnautovic continued.
"You have decisions you have to make in life, but I say from now it doesn’t matter what happens I will always love West Ham and it will always be a big part in my life.
"I love this happiness, so listen, I’m here, I’m ready. I hope the fans are also ready and we go again.”
