Smolov rules out Krasnodar exit amid West Ham links

Russia captain Fedor Smolov has committed himself to Krasnodar, ending speculation that he will seal a deadline-day move to West Ham.

Reports had suggested Smolov was on the verge of agreeing a loan deal with the Premier League side, with the Hammers retaining an option to buy.

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