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Florian Thauvin insists he is determined to succeed in England and expects to by playing for Newcastle United next season.

The 23-year-old winger returned to Marseille on loan in January less than six months after completing a £13million move to St James’ Park last summer.

Former United boss Steve McClaren never appeared convinced by Thauvin’s suitability to the Premier League, and the Frenchman made just five starts in all competitions before he was sent back to the Stade Velodrome on loan.

Since then, Thauvin has made 13 appearances for Marseille, including scoring a brilliant individual goal last month against Rennes - though he was sent-off during his second debut for the club just 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute.

The winger is starting to regain his confidence back in Ligue 1, yet his loan spell expires at the end of the season and Marseille do not have an option to buy.

Thauvin though is unconcerned by that, stating that he is determined to succeed in England - seemingly whatever division relegation-threatened Newcastle find themselves in next season.

“I have a four-year contract with Newcastle, the situation is very clear for me, I want to succeed in England,” Thauvin said.

“My transfer gave Marseille a lot of money, I thought it was good for me and for the club.”