Mauro Zarate has vowed to repay Harry Redknapp after joining QPR on loan for the rest of the season.

The West Ham striker snubbed Redknapp when he tried to sign the Argentine ace for Portsmouth back in 2008.

However, Zarate has answered the Loftus Road chief's call at the second time of asking and is hoping his move across the capital can get him firing again.

“I need this, I need to play and Queens Park Rangers have given me this chance to show what I can do," said the 27-year-old, who has scored twice in eight games for the Hammers this season.

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"The Premier League is the best in the world at this moment. Does my style suit the Premier League? Maybe. We will see!

“When I met the manager he told me he wanted to sign me for Portsmouth before, but in that moment I went to Lazio. But now I am here and will play for him.

“I will try to do different things with the ball, some skills to make the difference for the team, for me and for the other players. I am fit and I hope I can be involved on Saturday.”