Dimitri Payet
Attacking Midfielder (R)
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Retired
9 Nov 2027
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Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
21d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Serious
21d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Squad status changed
28d ago
Fighting to save the manager's job
28d ago
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
35d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
42d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Lifted by a passionate half-time team talk
Minor
49d ago
Cause
The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
49d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
49d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
63d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
63d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Manager broke a promise
Serious
77d ago
Cause
Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
84d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Fighting to save the manager's job
84d ago
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
84d ago
Cause
A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
105d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
105d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Weighing up retirement
Minor
112d ago
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
119d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Squad status changed
119d ago
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
126d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
126d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
126d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
133d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Abdallah Sima
was preferred
Moderate
140d ago
Chosen instead
Abdallah Sima
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
147d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
147d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
147d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Abdallah Sima
was preferred
Moderate
147d ago
Chosen instead
Abdallah Sima
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
147d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
147d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Warned about his body language
Moderate
154d ago
Cause
The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Away supporters were hostile
Moderate
154d ago
Cause
He drew sustained jeers from the away end.
Criticised in a full-time post-mortem
Minor
154d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
154d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
161d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
168d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
168d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
168d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
175d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Serious
175d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
182d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
189d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
189d ago
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 75 — rating 7.0)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
189d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
189d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Serious
196d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
196d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
196d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
196d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
203d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
203d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
210d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
210d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
217d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
224d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
224d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
231d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
231d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
231d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Settling well into the dressing room
Minor
238d ago
Cause
A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
238d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
245d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Serious
245d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
245d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Hard conversation with the manager about playing time
Serious
245d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
252d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Frustrated by another early substitution
Moderate
252d ago
Cause
He was substituted while playing well. (min 71 — rating 7.2)
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Stung by a half-time roasting
Minor
252d ago
Cause
It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
252d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
252d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
Cause
A more highly rated alternative was available.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Built a stronger partnership with
Florian Thauvin
Minor
252d ago
Cause
A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
259d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred
Moderate
266d ago
Chosen instead
Odsonne Édouard
was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
Cause
His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
273d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Worried by competition from a new signing
Kevin Meunier
Moderate
280d ago
Cause
The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal. A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Clashed with
Florian Thauvin
over training standards
Minor
294d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Worried by competition from a new signing
Benjamin Verbič
Moderate
301d ago
Cause
The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Sudden media glare after the high-profile move
Moderate
301d ago
Cause
Media noise around the player is shaping this. It played out in the media rather than internally.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
Signed as a free agent
Decision
02.08.2026
Movement
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