Newcastle United flop Florian Thauvin has revealed he will re-join Marseille permanently in the summer.
The attacking midfielder was loaned to the French club in August of last year after also spending the previous season at the Stade Velodrome.
After a dismal spell at Newcastle, Thauvin has rekindled his best form at Marseille and has scored ten league goals this season.
The 24-year-old has earned rave reviews for his performances so far and has now explained he will be staying at Marseille next season - as that was always part of the deal.
"It was a loan with an automatic purchase," Thauvin told RMC Sport
"After three games I belonged to Marseille, so it was almost a transfer.