28-year-old striker moved to Stoke from Werder in 2013. At that time, he had the reputation of a talented football player, who, nevertheless, has problems with discipline.

For four seasons in the English club Arnautovic held 145 matches, scoring 26 goals and giving 32 assists.

As a result, the player wanted to see West Ham, who bought Marco in the current off-season.

According to President Stoke Peter Coates, Arnautovich's decision to leave the club upset him.

"I was very disappointed because he's a great player," Coates said..

"We are disappointed not only in him, but also in those people who surround Marco. We actually resurrected his career. Our trainers worked hard to make it better, and they did it. We made him a name in football ".

"Last season we did a lot of work to give him a long contract. In this summer, we hear from him that he wants to leave ".

"Yes, we are very upset, but the team is always more important than individuals," the president said..

Transfer Arnautovich in West Ham was a record for the hammers, who paid for the player 20 million pounds.