Redknapp: “I wanted Mauro at Pompey”
Zarate revealed: ‘The Premier League is the best in the world at this moment. ‘Does my style suit the Premier League? Maybe. We will see!
‘When I met the manager he told me he wanted to sign me for Portsmouth before, but in that moment I went to Lazio. But now I am here and will play for him.”
Zarate added: ‘I am happy. I need this, I need to play and Queens Park Rangers have given me this chance to show what I can do. nine signings made by West Ham in the summer but hasn’t nailed down a spot
‘I will try to do different things with the ball, some skills to make the difference for the team, for me and for the other players. I am fit and I hope I can be involved on Saturday.’
Redknapp dubbed the West Ham outcast a ‘clever No 10’ adding: “We’re really pleased to bring Mauro in. He’s a good footballer, someone with great ability
‘I first saw him when he was on loan at Birmingham quite a few years back and I actually tried to take him to Portsmouth back then.
‘He’s a more-than capable player, he’s already shown that, and hopefully he can come in here and do well for us.’