Payet misses Champions League

Dimitri Payet has cast doubt over his future at West Ham by revealing he misses playing in the Champions League.

Payet scored 15 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions during his debut season in the Premier League, but he has struggled to reproduce that form this season, while West Ham are currently down in 15th after qualifying for Europe last term.

Despite his struggles this season, Payet has been linked with a move away from the London Stadium and the Frenchman admits he could be tempted to leave in search of European football.

"The situation of my club affects me but I am an ambitious person," he told RMC Sport. "I miss the Champions League, so I do not close the door on anything.

"I am in a fight with my club and I give everything for them to get out of this difficult situation, but I do not close the door to anything.

"I have great years ahead of me and I want to enjoy it and play important matches."

Payet is under contract until the summer of 2021 and he admits he could soon face a dilemma over his future.

"With my club, we are trying to get out of a difficult situation. If I am forced to leave West Ham, it will be done according to the rules and the club will have its share of the cake," he added.

"My coach understands that today's situation does not suit me. But I do not stop there, I keep working. It's part of the job of being in situations where it's harder, you have to get over it and do the right thing to raise your head.

"I will ask myself the questions at the right time."

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