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Jamie O'Hara: I am a Premier League player

Wolves midfielder Jamie O'Hara today gave the first public hint that he will leave the club this summer after declaring he is a Premier League player.

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The £5million man, who has three years left on his contract, is expected to lead an exodus of the big names and high earners with Roger Johnson, Kevin Doyle and Bakary Sako, among others.

Asked if he will be wearing a Wolves shirt next season, O'Hara said: "I'm not sure. It's always been an honour for me to play for Wolves.

"I have had some fantastic times and really good periods, but last season didn't go well and I had a bad injury.

"I have played in the Premier League for five years so I think I've got the ability to play there.

"I'm back fit now and to be honest, we'll have to see what happens.

"The Premier League is the place to be. Every team competes in there and hopefully one day I'll get back there."

O'Hara will find out what the future holds after he reports back for the start of pre-season training from June 24.

He said: "I haven't spoken to Kenny Jackett or anyone at Wolves since the season finished.

"We are back in on June 25 and I'll probably sit down with the club then and see what they want to do."

Speaking publicly for the first time since turning his back on fans who abused him at Brighton on the final day of the season, the 26-year-old praised supporters for their loyalty.

He said: "It's a massive club and it's been a massive privilege for me to join a club like Wolves.

"The sacking of Mick McCarthy has turned out to be a mistake and ended up costing us a place in the Premier League and made us struggle in the Championship.

"But the fans are really passionate about the club and really want the club to do well. They kept turning up even when we were really poor."

O'Hara played under new head coach Jackett when he was on loan at Millwall in autumn 2007 and believes it's a good appointment.

He said: "I think he has a good track record. I worked with Kenny when I was on loan at Millwall.

"I really got on with him well and I could see then that he was going to be a really good manager."

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