The France international was sold because he was a disruptive influence, according to West Ham's co-owner
Dimitri Payet was sold by West Ham because of his disruptive influence on the team, according to the club's co-owner David Sullivan, who described the Frenchman as "a flawed individual".
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Payet signed a five-year contract with the Hammers when he joined from Marseille for £10.5 million in June 2015 and he made a positive impact in his first season, contributing nine goals and 12 assists in 30 Premier League appearances.