Javier Mascherano admits he's desperate to quit Upton Park and end his West Ham nightmare.

The Argentine World Cup star moved to the Premiership along with Carlos Tevez in a shock move on transfer deadline day back in August.

But since that grand entrance neither have had much opportunity to showcase their talents.

Midfielder Mascherano (22) has played just 235 minutes in the Premiership, starting only three games and appearing as a substitute in two others.

And now he's eager to get his faltering career back on track elsewhere.

He told Argentine newspaper Equipo: "I must leave. I can't spend any more time without playing.

"It's to be expected that if I'm not playing for West Ham I will have to continue my career with another club. I came to England to succeed but so far I've not had the opportunities to do so."

Juventus pulled out of the race to sign Mascherano earlier this week, and he's also been linked with Liverpool and Spanish side Real Zaragoza.