Named “Olympian for life”, a funny rumor on the departure of Dimitri Payet arose a few days ago. The attacking midfielder of Olympique de Marseille would have received and even accepted an offer from a promoted from the Turkish championship.
What if Dimitri Payet was no longer an Olympian next season? The number 10 of Olympique de Marseille had announced that he would wear the blue and white tunic when the championship resumed. If the former Marseille captain has therefore made known his willingness to stay, a rumor from Turkey has turned everything upside down. According to Turkish media Sporx, Dimitri Payet has reportedly accepted an offer from Adana Demirspor, a club just promoted to the Turkish first division.
I don’t see him going to Turkey at all – Nicolas Filhol
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In our show yesterday, Nicolas Filhol gave his opinion on this rumor which sends Dimitri Payet to Turkey. According to him, if the playmaker has to leave OM, it would be for a more attractive destination.
“I don’t believe it for a second. Payet has already refused China, he has already refused Saudi Arabia… He is promoted, I do not believe it for a second. If at a pinch it’s Miami, New York or Los Angeles, why not if he has a big salary… But there, I don’t see him going to Turkey at all, his family is in Marseille, he had a kid not long ago, he is well installed here … I think that it is not a Turkish promotion who could make him change his mind. ” Nicolas filhol – Source: Football Club de Marseille (06/21/2021)
With Jorge Sampaoli, the number 10 is positioned just behind the striker and has a lot of freedom in the game. Last May, at the microphone of Téléfoot, the French international had delivered on his relationship with the new coach.
TRYING TO MAKE SURE TO GIVE HIM THAT CONFIDENCE HE GIVEN ME – PAYET
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“With Sampaoli, we talked, and he clearly told me what he expected from me. And from there, it was very clear. I try to make sure to give him back that trust he gave me as soon as he arrived. (…) I have always been a number 10. Even while playing on the left side, I was regularly in the axis, I do not remain confined on my line like a winger. Behind the attacker, at the heart of the game, that’s what I prefer ” Dimitri Payet – Source: Téléfoot (05/23/21)
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