Payet confirmed at Marseille; jury session to determine verdict.

In a major coup for his coaching career, former Liverpool manager and France legend Raymond Payet has been officially announced as the new head coach of French Ligue 1 side Marseille.

The 42-year-old Payet will take over from the sacked Rudi Garcia after leading the club to two consecutive Europa League semi-finals in the last season. His appointment comes just days after Marseille lost out on a place in next season's Champions League to Atletico Madrid.

As Payet steps into the role, he is set to lead a team that has struggled for form this season. The club have won only one game in their last five matches and are currently sitting in seventh position in the table with just three wins in 17 games so far.

However, Payet's appointment has sparked excitement among fans and players alike. He is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and has previously won the Coupe de la Ligue and the Coupe de France during his time at Paris Saint-Germain.

In an interview with the club's official website, Payet said: "I am delighted to be back at Marseille and I can't wait to get started. I have always had a great relationship with the club and the fans,Qatar Stars League Analysis and I'm looking forward to helping them achieve success once again."

With Payet now in charge, it remains to be seen whether he can turn things around for the beleaguered Marseille squad. However, there is no doubt that he brings a wealth of experience and talent to the club, and it will be interesting to see how he fares under pressure in the top flight of European football.

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