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'I decided to leave because I didn't like the position I was playing in': Mauro Zarate opens up on why he walked away from West Ham in 2016 and admits leaving Lazio was a 'mistake'

Former West Ham striker Mauro Zarate has opened up about the tactical disagreements during his short time at West Ham.

Zarate joined the Hammers from Argentine club Valez Sarsfield after a prolific season in his home country.

However, despite much excitement about his arrival the striker never settled at West Ham and left after just one season.

Former West Ham striker Mauro Zarate left the club because he was played out of position
The Argentine failed to make an impact in London despite a lot of hype

The Argentine failed to make an impact in London despite a lot of hype

The 33-year-old told Argentinian paper Clarín: 'I went to West Ham and started to play well, but then I decided to leave because I didn't like the position I was playing in.