West Ham United midfielder Alessandro Diamanti admits he was flattered to be linked with AC Milan in January.

Despite his inconsistency at Upton Park, Diamanti remains highly rated at home and was interesting Milan during the winter market.

"It is, of course, flattering to be linked with a club that has won everything like Milan, but I hope to stay here as long as possible," he said. "I have a five-year contract and I came because I thought West Ham have all the right characteristics for me."