The 25-year-old winger didn't last long at Newcastle after being slated by club legend Alan Shearer but he is now thriving again in France
Florian Thauvin has never been allowed to forget the occasion he turned up to a match wearing a tuxedo.
It was a catalyst in bringing about an early end to his ill-fated time at Newcastle, yet such is the esteem in which he is now held in Marseille, OM fans would probably be quite content to see him turn up to Wednesday’s Europa League final wearing a Superman costume.
The 25-year-old’s achievements this season are certainly worthy of such an outfit, as he has led a band of Premier League misfits, including Steve Mandanda, Jordan Amavi and Kostas Mitrogolou, to the cusp of European glory.