Olympique Marseille have reached an agreement with Lille to sign France forward Dimitri Payet, the Ligue 1 runners-up said on Thursday.
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The 26-year-old Payet, who has five caps for France, will sign next week after a medical, Marseille said on their website (www.om.net).
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"Thanks to the agreement found (today), OM will count on one of the major players of last Ligue 1 season," they said about a player who scored 12 goals and set up 12 others last season.
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The transfer fee, which Marseille did not disclose, could reach 10 million euros, according to media reports.
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"I wanted to stay in France. Being at Marseille means playing the Champions League. I also have the 2014 World Cup in mind," Payet told the club's website.
Olympique Marsielle is a team that produce a lot of dope players every season. They are always determined.