Pushed out by the management of OM, Dimitri Payet seems to have been quickly forgotten.
A page has turned in Marseille. Paying homage to the genius » and to « talent ” by Dimitri Payet this Friday, the president of OM Pablo Longoria nevertheless pushed the Reunionese, captain emeritus and darling of the Vélodrome for his attachment to the club, towards the exit. Faced with the media at the formalization of the news, the main interested party could not hold back his tears. ” I would like to continue playing football. I’m coming out of a very difficult season with little playing time… It’s going to be hard… I want to play, to find pleasure on the pitch. »
If the boss of the Phocaeans gives the change by promising that it is not there ” a goodbye but a “see you soon” “, assuring his interlocutor that the doors of OM will always remain “ wide open “:” This is your home, this is your home “, insists Pablo Longoria; the Olympians will all the same quickly move on to something else. In the wake of this announcement, the club was able to officially present Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. With already for the Gabonese striker a few minutes of play to his credit, the next day, in a preparation match.
✅ OFFICIAL: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will wear number 10 at Olympique de Marseille.
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On this occasion, “Aubame” endorsed the number 10, the famous, the one worn by Dimitri Payet – a sign that we know how to turn the page quickly in Marseille. ” A great player announces that he will never again wear the blue and white shirt marked with the number 10, another great player arrives and puts on the same tunic the next day. Such is life at OM, where despite a very strong anchoring of its supporters in the past, the men parade but only a small part of them make history. “, notes La Provence. This while hailing the former Gunner’s first outing in Sky and White: “ The new OM star played the second half against Eupen, appeared on the legs and brought danger. »