Valon Behrami has told the official matchday programme for Saturday's visit of Bolton Wanderers how he is working hard to repay the invaluable support he has received from his family.
"I moved to Lazio [in 2005] and my career started to become more important," he said. "My Mum was able to give up work and then my Dad had some heart problems, so after some time in Lazio, I told him to stop as well. They now look after my sister's two children while she is at work. The greatest thing I could do in my life is to help my family.
"They enjoy their lives now. They live in Lugano now, and they often fly over to see me. I am so happy for them."
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In a revealing interview, Behrami also discusses his love for West Ham United's supporters, English football and living in London, as well as his loyalty to both the country of his birth, Kosovo, and the country where he grew up, Switzerland.
Saturday's edition also features a special on Kevin Mitchell, interviews with former Hammers Vic Keeble and Geoff Pike, West Ham-supporting actors Ray Winstone and Leslie Grantham, Luis Boa Morte's Dream Team, and exclusive columns from chairman David Sullivan and manager Gianfranco Zola.
Junior Stanislas is Talking Football, Callum Driver is Learning His Trade, while Evening Standard columnist Ken Dyer speaks to Billy Bonds about the art of tackling.
The matchday programme will be available in and around the Boleyn Ground on Saturday, priced at £3.50. Alternatively, to order your copy online, click here.