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Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez recommended his countryman Sofiane Feghouli complete a move to West Ham United by talking up playing in the Premier League.

Feghouli was out of contract with Spanish giants Valencia this summer and had a number of clubs chasing his services.











But he chose to move to West Ham and put pen to paper on a deal with the Hammers earlier this week, his signature being a big coup for Slaven Bilic's men.

And according to French outlet Foot Mercato, Feghouli's decision was helped by a recommendation made to him by Algeria team-mate Mahrez to play in the Premier League.





Mahrez joined Leicester in 2014 and has seen West Ham up close during his time in the Premier League.

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Bilic's side managed a finish of seventh in the Premier League last season in what was a memorable final campaign at Upton Park ahead of their move to the Olympic Stadium this summer.

As such, the Hammers will have Europa League football on the agenda next term, something Feghouli will no doubt be relishing.

He will also lock horns with friend and countryman Mahrez, who helped Leicester to the title in a big shock last season.

