Dimitri Payet latest: Slaven Bilic reveals France’s star man is ‘happy’ at West Ham after brilliant Euro 2016
Croatian has been texting the midfielder since the start of the tournament amid growing interest
WEST HAM manager Slaven Bilic expects star player Dimitri Payet to be at the club next season - even declaring that the France star is "our player".
The France midfielder has been one of the best players at the tournament this summer leading to speculation that bigger clubs, including Real Madrid, will attempt to sign him.
"That is not right. I want him to play great.
"I want him to score a hat-trick and another hat-trick in the final.
"I know then that the giant clubs will come but I would love him to stay at West Ham."
Bilic revealed he has been in touch with the star since the start of the Euros - and expects him to stay.
"We have texted each other over the last three weeks and he is happy at the club.
"He is our player."
Payet scored 12 goals and added 14 assists in a brilliant first season in England, helping West Ham finish seventh and qualify for the Europa League.
He was also named in the Premier League team of the season.