Former Premier League star Dimitri Payet has spoken out after shocking abuse allegations were made against him by his former lover, Larissa Ferrari.
Larissa, a 28-year-old Brazilian lawyer, claimed in an unique interview with The Solar on Sunday that Payet, 38, subjected her to “bodily, ethical, psychological and sexual violence” throughout their relationship.
She accused him of forcing her to movie degrading movies, making her drink her own urine and water from the toilet, and even lick the ground. She additionally stated Payet made her participate in a faux wedding ceremony and put on a hoop to “show her love”.
Larissa offered pictures of bruises to The Solar on Sunday, which she says she has additionally handed over to the police. She informed the newspaper:
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He is a sick monster. I used to be scared for my life, and I’m nonetheless scared.
In an announcement given to Brazilian police, Payet denied “bodily and psychological violence”, in response to native information outlet G1, which claims to have seen paperwork referring to the case.
He admitted to a seven-month affair with Larissa, explaining he was feeling “lonely” whereas taking part in for Vasco da Gama in Rio de Janeiro.
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Larissa, who has borderline persona dysfunction, claims that Payet took benefit of her psychological well being struggles. She informed G1:
Dimitri knew about my ardour and psychological issues, utilizing this in opposition to me.
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Nonetheless, Payet’s assertion reportedly says that each one actions between them had been consensual and infrequently advised by Larissa herself.
He claimed that in their relationship, Larissa “requested slaps throughout sexual activity”, resulting in marks seen on her physique, and that additionally they used wood chairs throughout their encounters.
G1 experiences that Payet refused Larissa’s needs to proceed their relationship when he determined to return to France, and that she needed him to pay her dwelling bills.
Dmitri Payet’s response
Payet’s lawyer, Sheila Lustoza, informed G1:
It’s regrettable that confidential information had been leaked, however the case reveals with proof one thing that may be very clear: a girl exercising her freedom and can, correctly, opposite to what has been publicly narrated up till now. The defence is assured that the reality that’s confirmed by paperwork will exhibit these details.
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Larissa, in the meantime, stated:
I not solely need justice however to additionally assist different ladies who’re blindly permitting their companions to abuse them.
Payet, who spent 18 months at West Ham earlier than shifting to Marseille for £25 million in 2017, signed for Vasco da Gama in 2023. Larissa claims they first related on Instagram by a faux profile and later moved to WhatsApp messaging.
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She stated their early conferences had been crammed with affection, however after a buddy’s social media publish revealed their hyperlink, Payet allegedly turned aggressive, which she claims marked the beginning of the abuse.
