Amid West Ham’s ongoing trouble with Dimitri Payet, former player says he has no sympathy for clubs.
Dimitri Payet’s future at West Ham hangs in the balance with the winger keen on a transfer away from the club.
The BBC reported last night that the Hammers have rejected an improved bid from Marseille, who are attempting to re-sign the Frenchman.
West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet in action with Burnley’s Matthew Lowton
Payet has remained silent since Slaven Bilic told in his press conference last week that the 29-year-old wants to leave the club, and the player has been roundly vilified by fans and pundits.
One former professional who does have a bit of sympathy towards him, or to be specific, players in his situation, is Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.
The ex-Tottenham striker sent a message out last night which suggested clubs, like West Ham, should not play the victim.
Payet has been at West Ham just 18 months and was held in high regard by fans, even regarded as a hero.
Now if he does leave, which seems inevitable, he will depart with a tainted legacy, and be seen a player who downed tools in order to force a move.
France’s Dimitri Payet
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