Marko Arnautovic has signed a contract extension at West Ham United, to end any debate over his future in East London.
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Arnautovic posted on his Instagram on Friday night to confirm he'd be staying with the Hammers, despite much speculation over a move to China.
The Austria striker has insisted he is "happy" to stay at the London Stadium and is looking forward to helping the Irons achieve a best possible Premier League finish this season.
"I'm happy for this and I want to say to the fans that I'm happy to stay, I'm 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). I would never refuse," Arnautovic told West Ham's official website.
"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."
Arnautovic has ensured his focus is on the rest of the season for West Ham to try and help the side improve.
"Our target, of course, is to climb as high as possible in the league table," the striker added.
"We need to start again taking some points. We know it won't be easy against Wolverhampton away and then Liverpool at home.
"It's never easy in this league but I'm sure we have enough quality to win games and to climb as high as possible in the table and then we'll see.
"The fans gave me the power, they gave me the energy and that is why I have to be here and that is why I want to stay.
"I never wanted to run away because I hate this club, this was never my intention.
"I love this club and I always will love this club, no matter what. You have decisions you have to make in life, but I say from now on it doesn't matter what happens because 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 ready and we go again."