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Real Madrid boss Zidane praises West Ham's Dimitri Payet

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has fueled speculations that the Spanish giants will make attempts to sign Dimitri Payet this summer by describing his fellow countryman as ‘one of the most important players in Europe’.

The French attacking midfielder has scored two goals and provided one assist in three games in the Euro 16 so far, concluding the group stage matches in the most remarkable fashion.

Talking about the West Ham player of the year, Zidane said: “It is a great story – he (Payet) has always always had talent, but now at 29 he is getting the respect he deserves.