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Valencia confirm plans to sign Simone Zaza on permanent deal from Juventus following recent goalscoring displays

Simone Zaza's audition for a new permanent club appears to be going better in Spain than it did in England at West Ham as Valencia are keen on signing the forward.

The 25-year-old failed to score a single competitive goal at the Hammers but appears to be enjoying his new life in Spain.

And now Valencia sporting director Jose Ramon Alesanco has revealed the club are hoping to sign Zaza on a permanent basis when the transfer window reopens in the summer.

Simone Zaza will join Valencia on a permanent deal according to the club's sporting director
Simone Zaza will join Valencia on a permanent deal according to the club's sporting director
The 25-year-old attacker jumps in the air as he celebrates his goal against Real Madrid
The 25-year-old attacker jumps in the air as he celebrates his goal against Real Madrid

Alesanco, speaking to Four Four Two, said of Zaza's future: 'No matter what, he is a part of Valencia.