Sevilla chief Monchi has spoken of their attempt for Marseille signing Dimitri Payet.

Payet left West Ham for Marseille this week.

"Our interest and attempt was real but it proved to be above the impossible for us," Monchi admitted.

"He was trying to take advantage of circumstances between his club and Marseille.

"It appeared that there would be a possibility for us but he eventually reached an agreement [with Marseille] and that was it, despite our expectations."