West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan is disappointed he was unable to "make an example" of Dimitri Payet following his £25million move to Marseille.
Payet's exit was finally confirmed late on Sunday night as he rejoined the French Ligue 1 club on a four-and-a-half-year deal after effectively bulldozing his way out of the Hammers.
The France international expressed his desire to leave, despite penning a lengthy new contract last year, and has not appeared for Slaven Bilic's side since refusing to play against Crystal Palace on January 14.
He has been accused of disrespecting the club and Sullivan is unhappy Payet was able to get his wish.