Dimitri Payet has officially left Olympique de Marseille. Moved to tears on Friday during the press conference with President Pablo Longoria, the attacking midfielder was treated to a nice gesture from the fans. In front of his home, a banner was unfurled, an initiative well received by the Reunionese.
A huge page turned on Friday at Olympique de Marseille with the formalization of the departure of Dimitri Payet. Not in Igor Tudor’s plans last season, the attacking midfielder did not have the opportunity to show his talent to new coach Marcelino.
OM’s flagship player for many years, the former West Ham player has already received some nice gestures from the supporters. Via a post on Instagram, Payet unveiled a banner unfurled by fans outside his home. This contained the basic message “Marseillais à vie”, but was modified to “Marseillais Payet Vie”. With the bonus of a number “10” drawn, a tribute to the jersey number worn by the player for so many years. A mark of attention to which the main interested party is far from insensitive.
“If you knew how much I love you”
In response, Payet once again renewed the love he has for the fans who have so often cheered him on at the Vélodrome: “You are sick. If you knew how much I love you. Thank you for all this love. Thank you to the people of Marseille.”
Despite this departure, when he had one year left on his contract, the story between the two parties is far from over. In front of the press, Payet let it be known that there was talk of organizing “a jubilee which will be done here at the Vélodrome with the people who mattered to me.” If he still intends to continue his career, the French international has shared his intention to return to OM: “We have also made progress on post-career and on joining the club at the end of my career. My end of career will be marked by my return here. “
A trend confirmed by Longoria who announced that this departure “is not a goodbye, it’s a soon. The club’s doors are wide open (…) OM is at home, it’s your house.”