Payet’s return to OM, it’s validated

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By: Manu Tournoux

Payet's return to OM, it's validated

Forced to leave this summer, Dimitri Payet remains close to OM, whose cause he will soon serve.

Immeasurable pain. On July 21, pushed out by management, Dimitri Payet announced his departure from OM, in tears. “ I think that when management in our football tells you that we are not counting on you, you have to be intelligent and know how to turn the page. Obviously that wasn’t my wish. The plan was to finish my career at the club. It was very difficult, it still is. But in no case did I want to clash with the club », Explains the person concerned this Sunday in an interview with Téléfoot.

“ Generally, when you are in love and the separation is brutal, it hurts. That’s why the tears flowed », adds the man who, at the age of 36, thought about hanging up his crampons. Aware that her husband is not yet ready to stop his career as a professional footballer, his wife Ludivine nevertheless persuades him to find a final challenge. “ The only thing I couldn’t do was stay in Ligue 1. Coming back to the Vélodrome or playing against OM, I don’t think it would have been emotionally possible for me », he breathes.

Saudi Arabia, among other richly endowed suitors, is making eyes at him. But Dimitri Payet lets his instinct and his passion for football take over. “ When I heard Vasco da Gama… Brazil, land of football, it seemed the ideal choice », he enthuses, galvanized by the fervor he was able to find in Rio. “ This is the first time I’ve been given love without having done something to get it! This is what I needed. After I left OM, I didn’t know if I could heal… The love I received here, quickly put a balm in my heart, it lifted me up. »

To better return to Marseille? As President Pablo Longoria mentioned during the press conference which sealed the fate of the captain of the Olympians last summer, an agreement does indeed exist between OM and Dimitri Payet for future collaboration. “ I also have a commitment with the club for after my career, but we are still far from that, I hopeconfirms the Reunion playmaker. The love I have for OM will always be intact. I will always be there serving Olympique de Marseille. »

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.