James Tomkins insisted he never had any intention of leaving West Ham after signing a new long-term contract.
The England Under-21 defender was reportedly a target for Newcastle but has instead committed himself to Upton Park until the summer of 2016.
"It is a compliment really when Premier League teams are interested in you," he said.
"It means that you are doing something right, which I felt I was doing. I was just gaining confidence from that but I was always committed to West Ham and I have shown that commitment.
"Everyone has been brilliant to me at the club, all the fans, the manager and the players. We are all concentrating on getting the club back to where it belongs."
Manager Sam Allardyce was delighted one of his star performers this season had put pen to paper, saying: "It's great news, he's been really good for us and really consistent this season."
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Great News young man as is last nights result, you are WH future and with more following you its begining to look more positive . Just needs us to start scoreing up front the talents there!.
That's what the club need to get back where they belong. Players with a bit of loyalty are very rare these days, let's hope it rubs off on a few more. Good Luck James welcome to the next 4 years at West Ham.
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