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Sebastien Haller has opened up on his nightmare time at West Ham, claiming that his £45million price tag added extra weight on his shoulders.

Haller became the Premier League side's record signing when he joined for £45m from Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019, but he lasted just a year-and-a-half after failing to adapt in East London.

The 26-year-old striker eventually moved onto Ajax for just £22m, representing a huge financial loss for the Hammers, after netting just 14 goals and producing three assists in 53 matches.

Sebastien Haller endured a nightmare time with West Ham after signing in a u00a345million deal
The 26-year-old striker is now looking to get his career back on track with Dutch giants Ajax

And Haller, who has insisted that he has no regrets about the move or holds no ill-feelings towards anyone at the club, admitted that his big-money move added a lot more pressure.