Carlos Bacca to stay at AC Milan following West Ham interest

Carlos Bacca has confirmed he will remain at AC Milan following interest from West Ham this summer.

The Hammers agreed a fee for the Colombia striker in July, having activated the £26m release clause in his contract.

Bacca moved to Milan last summer from Sevilla and scored 20 goals in 42 appearances during his debut season with the club. He was a wanted man this summer, but the striker has confirmed he will remain at the San Siro.

"A lot has been said, clubs being interested in me or making offers for me," Bacca told Milan TV.

"The truth is that I had not taken any decision. I'm happy here with the group, working and trying to prepare myself for the first game in the best way I can.

"I'm very confident for the upcoming season, with a coach who likes to play with the ball and play with purpose. I like that, because this way I could get two or three chances a game."

Bacca went on to say he is hoping to fire Milan back into the Champions League this season and that he also wants to help the club return to the top of Serie A. 

"Europe? It's one of the reasons I came, because I thought I was going to a team that could play in the Champions League," the 29 year-old added.

"But then I think about it with a cool head, and when I decided to leave Sevilla it was because I wanted to bring Milan back to the top and I won't leave until I've done that.

"I'm an ambitious player. I couldn't reach the Champions League in my first year, but I hope to experience it soon. I'm glad I stayed at Milan and I like playing in a team like this."

Milan kick off their Serie A season with a home fixture against Torino on Saturday.