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Simone Zaza ends unhappy spell at West Ham as Italian forward completes loan switch to Valencia

Simone Zaza has cut short his loan spell at West Ham to join Valencia for the rest of the season.

The Italy international joined the Hammers on loan from Juventus in the summer, but never found his feet in London, failing to score in 11 appearances in all competitions.

With the terms of his loan dictating that the switch would become permanent if he made 14 appearances, he fell out of favour and the deal has now been cancelled, freeing him to join Valencia.

Simone Zaza flopped during his spell at West Ham and has moved on to join Valencia on loan
Simone Zaza flopped during his spell at West Ham and has moved on to join Valencia on loan

'Valencia Club de Futbol have completed the signing of Simone Zaza on loan from Juventus until the end of the season,' a club statement said.