Dimitri Payet explains his departure to Brazil

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Dimitri Payet explains his departure to Brazil

Before embarking for Brazil on Tuesday, Dimitri Payet spoke about the reasons which motivated this choice to join Vasco de Gama.

Dimitri Payet reached a milestone in his career. At 36, the French international has decided to leave theOlympic Marseille 10 years after his arrival – he spent a year and a half at West Ham in the meantime – and chose to continue his career in Brazil, at Vasco da Gama.

A challenge as exciting as at OM

A transfer which quickly aroused the happiness of the supporters of the Brazilian club and which also created a surprise since the former playmaker of OM could have yielded to the Saudi sirens for example. In an interview given to RMC Sports just before his departure on Tuesday, the 36-year-old explained his choice to head to the “land of football”. “(the goal) was to have a challenge as exciting and as thrilling as with OM. So I think in terms of passion and football I couldn’t find better than Brazil and Vasco. So I am very happy”first explained the Reunionese.

Choosing the heart over money

The player trained at FC Nantes then spoke about not joining Saudi Arabia by signing a very expensive contract there. “People who know me now know that money hasn’t been a priority for me for a long time. I think it’s good to have some, you shouldn’t spit in the soup either, but I think that’s why I was so happy here because there was this love. And that’s why I made this choice too. It’s the choice of football and not money., he confided. In a few hours, Dimitri Payet will land at Vasco de Gama airport, where a rockstar welcome should be reserved for him.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.