The West Ham attacker is currently involved in a bitter dispute with the club.
Former West Ham United defender Rio Ferdinand has had his say on the Dimitri Payet situation at the club – and suggested that Slaven Bilic and the powers-at-be should let him rot at the club.
The former England international, who came through the youth ranks at West Ham, was speaking on talkSPORT when he revealed what his stance on the situation would be if he was in Bilic’s shoes:
West Ham United’s Dimitri Payet shakes the hand of West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic after he is substituted off
“If I was the gaffer there I would say, ‘listen, until I get what I want for you money-wise, you can sit and rot’.
“That’s the way I’d be. The club is bigger than any football player, and if the respect has been taken out of the situation then you’ve got to deal with it accordingly.”
He then backtracked slightly, saying he should reserve judgement slightly, but is clearly not impressed with the behaviour of the French international:
“Sometimes, not just from clubs but from players as well, there are short memories in this game. He’s got to be a bit more respectful, although saying that we don’t know the ins and outs of the story and what’s gone on behind the scenes, so we have to reserve judgement in some capacity.
“But from what we’ve seen and understand from the media so far, that’s where I stand with it.”
The West Ham maestro is trying to force a move away from the club this month as he seeks a return to former club Marseille.
Rio Ferdinand
He and his family are believed to be unsettled in the capital and want to return across the Channel and play at the Stade Velodrome yet again.
He is currently not being considered for first-team action by the Croatian head coach who has admitted the player has no desire to play for the club at present.
West Ham fans will be hoping a resolution can be found to this issue as soon as possible.
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