Dimitri Payet was not selected for the OM internship in Germany. And it’s not really for “personal reasons”.
The cohabitation between Dimitri Payet and Marcelino seems to have started as badly as that between the Reunionese and Igor Tudor. Barely arrived, the Spanish coach has already put the Olympian number 10 aside.
Payet does not give up!
OM are currently doing a pre-season training camp in Germany. All the players in the pro squad, plus half a dozen youngsters, have been called up for this trip. But, this is not the case of Dimitri Payet. The former team captain had to stay at home. According to the club’s official communication, these are ” personal reasons “ which led the former French international not to accompany his teammates. It ultimately turns out that’s not really the case.
According to L’Equipe, Marcelino does not count on Payet at all. And he let him know by not retaining him for this internship. A decision in which his management supports him 100%. Even if he still has a year of contract, the former Lille resident is asked to find a new base. Especially since it is the subject of generous offers from Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
However, the person concerned does not hear it that way. A few weeks ago, he made it clear that he did not see his future elsewhere than in Marseille. “I want to leave through the front door and, even at 36, I still have goals that keep me awake. I tell myself that I can’t stop until I win something with the club. A resolution that he has just reiterated to his leaders. Out of the question for him to change air this summer. He fully intends to stay and fight for his place.
