Valon Behrami has thanked Fiorentina for helping return to the Switzerland squad.

The former West Ham United midfielder moved to the Viola in January.

"It's wonderful to be back in the Switzerland side and I am here thanks to Fiorentina, who allowed me to play regularly," said Behrami.

"My family and I are happy again at last. After the World Cup I returned to West Ham, but it wasn't easy to overcome the disappointment of that.

"I slowly managed and started to play again, but I no longer felt at ease in London.

"Then, finally, I had the opportunity to come back to Serie A. I wanted a return to Italy with all my strength."