West Ham target Zapata reveals he wants to stay at Atalanta

West Ham target Duvan Zapata has revealed he wants to stay at Atalanta after his side secured qualification to the UEFA Champions League.

The Colombian forward was a vital part of Atalanta qualifying for the Champions League for the first time in their history, netting 23 goals for his side in Serie A.

Zapata’s goal-scoring exploits have not gone unnoticed, and sides including West Ham and Inter had been interested in a move for the forward.

However, speaking about his future, Zapata revealed that he wants to stay at Atalanta to contest their Champions League campaign.

Speaking to Gazetta dello Sport, via Calcio Mercato, the striker said:

​I dream of raising a trophy in the Nerazzurri. I think only of the Goddess, I want to stay. Here I am very happy and with my teammates we have achieved a historical goal. So much work, such happiness.

Zapata is focused on Atalanta’s campaign next season in Europe, and is dreaming of the stadiums and places he could be playing next season.

Anfield, Bernabeu and Camp Nou are special stadiums, but I don’t think about it. I’m waiting for the draw. We’ll play it, regardless of the opponent.

This could rule out a move from West Ham for Zapata, who may have to look elsewhere to sort out their striking issues.