Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina has taken notice of how the Premier League has transformed the career of good friend Dimitri Payet.
Lemina is the subject of intense interest from Stoke City, West Brom and Leicester City.
Discussing West Ham ace Payet, Lemina said at a Nike function: "He was just as strong (at Olympique Marseille). Now, he has the trust. What coach Marcelo Bielsa gave him.
"You can tell why they say that he's almost legendary at West Ham. I am very happy for him. I hope he will continue like that. I expected it, because I know him well. We have been together a long time whether in relation to football or outside.
"I was sure of his qualities. Now he proves it in the France team, it makes me happy because he's worked for it. It was hard for him. He's now shown all the French fans, it makes me really happy for him."