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Former West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet gets Stade Velodrome standing ovation on return to Marseille

New signing Dimitri Payet came off the bench in extra-time as Marseille edged through 2-1 against Lyon in their Coupe de France tie at the Stade Velodrome.

The 29-year-old playmaker completed a £25million move back to his old club on Sunday after becoming unhappy at West Ham.

Payet, who had refused to play for the Premier League club as he looked to force through a transfer, heard his name chanted by the home support before kick-off.

Dimitri Payet has made his first appearance since returning to Marseille from West Ham
Dimitri Payet has made his first appearance since returning to Marseille from West Ham
Payet was a second-half substitute as Marseille beat Lyon 2-1 in the Coupe de France
Payet was a second-half substitute as Marseille beat Lyon 2-1 in the Coupe de France
The France international salutes the home crowd after coming off the bench in the win
The France international salutes the home crowd after coming off the bench in the win
The 29-year-old was back to his usual self showing his guile
The 29-year-old was back to his usual self showing his guile and ability on the ball in Marseille
Payet gets on the ball in a Marseille shirt after his u00a325m move

Marseille took the lead after 25 minutes when Rod Fanni headed in a free-kick from Maxime Lopez, but they saw defender Patrice Evra, another January signing, limp off with a hamstring problem early in the second half.