We've Got Payet

Legend · West Ham United terrace song

For French playmaker Dimitri Payet who was sensational in 2015-16. His free kicks and dribbling made him a fan favourite before his controversial departure to Marseille in January 2017.

About this chant

"We've Got Payet" is a legend chant dedicated to the French playmaker during his influential period at West Ham United. Popularized during the club’s final season at the Boleyn Ground and the transition to the London Stadium, the song captures the intense admiration for the midfielder’s technical skill. As a celebratory tribute, it situates the player alongside other icons of French football and references the team's management. The chant became a defining feature of the matchday experience, sung both home and away to acknowledge his creative impact on the pitch. It remains a notable example of a modern tribute honoring an individual’s specific contribution to the club’s history during the mid-2010s.

Lyrics

We've got Payet, Dimitri Payet, I just don't think you understand, He's Harry Redknapp's man, He's better than Zidane, We've got Dimitri Payet!

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