Dimitri Payet puts his left foot away. The attacking midfielder announced, this Sunday, at half-time of OM-Losc on Ligue 1 +, that he was ending his career. The native of Reunion Island ended his career in Brazil at Vasco da Gama. Previously, he played for FC Nantes, AS Saint-Etienne, Lille, Olympique de Marseille on two occasions (2013-2015 then 2017-2023) and West Ham before his last South American adventure.
“Today on the eve of my 39th birthday, I retire as a professional footballer. It’s today. It’s raining (in Marseille), it’s not for nothing. » Payet’s record with the Blues (38 selections from 2010 to 2018) or at club is limited to lost finals: Euro 2016, Europa League 2018, two defeats in the Champions Trophy. From him, we will remember some memorable goals, notably his free kick with the Blues at Euro 2016 against Romania (2-1) or his half-volley against Panathinaikos with OM.
In April 2025, a 28-year-old lawyer filed a complaint against him for psychological and emotional damages. During this extramarital relationship, the player allegedly asked her, according to her, for “proof of love” involving “humiliation”. He defends himself by evoking a relationship “based on sadomasochistic practice”. In July 2025, we learned that Payet will be targeted by a trial in Brazil.
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