Marseille captain Payet: Why I turned down Man Utd | OneFootball

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·12 April 2022

Marseille captain Payet: Why I turned down Man Utd

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Olympique Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet insists he turned down Manchester United in the past.

Payet is now captain of OM and has recalled resisting an approach from United.


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"I'm not someone who lives with remorse. I made a choice, which was as much related to football as it was to the family, to come back to Marseille," the 35-year-old told RMC Sport."

There were other clubs, big clubs - Manchester United and others.

"It was a personal and family choice. I think that was the best thing for me and my family."

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