Gianfranco Zola has revealed it was an easy decision to sign a new deal at West Ham United.
Zola signed a new four-year deal before Saturday's defeat to Chelsea, dismissing rumours linking the former Blues striker with a return to his old club.
The Italian has been a revelation since taking charge at Upton Park and has led the Hammers to eighth in the Premier League, two points off the final Europa League place for next season.
"I think it was a very good opportunity for me at the club," Zola told Sky Sports.
"They (West Ham) looked after me and my staff and it was an easy decision."
Zola expressed his delight at the new deal and feels he has only achieved the beginning of the project he has started.
"Also this year we started something that has to be finished and completed.
"To have a deal with the club for four years will give me more time to plan things and work better."
The former Parma man has also said he is enjoying his 'dream' start to his managerial career but has said hard work is the key behind this.
"Well I'm obviously a positive person, when I do something I always think positive.
"But there were some moments where things went very, very well. I was dreaming of that, but not expecting it.
"I believe that we are doing a good job and working hard every day and when you work like that it pays off, simple as that."
Zola's assistant Steve Clarke also signed a four-year deal and the manager expressed his joy at the deal, and praised his whole backroom staff for their efforts.
"Very much indeed," said Zola when asked if he was pleased Clarke had signed.
"He has been a vital part of the work we have done here and to have him on my side is always good.
"My staff have been the secret really because in difficult times they have always been on my side and it has been great teamwork."
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