The 30-year-old believes that he has made the right choice by moving to Olympique de Marseille, and is relishing the idea of playing in France for the first time in his career
The controversial midfielder secured a move to Stade Velodrome last week, on a season-long loan deal from English Premier League side, Queens Park http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rangers-c40314.
And the England international has defended his decision of moving to the Ligue 1, and has vowed to prove his doubters wrong.
The former Newcastle played stated that he was never in doubt about moving to Les Phoceens, and he feels honoured to be a part of this great club.
While many people have questioned his decision to move away from the Premier League, Barton stated that the opportunity to play for a club like Marseille was too good to turn down.
“A few of my mates have questioned me about a Marseille move being right, yet I knew in my stomach that it was the perfect opportunity for me.”
The 30-year-old added that he wanted a new experience in his life. Barton has spent his entire career in the Premier League, and a chance to play abroad, was very tempting.
Not many Englishmen have played outside the Premier League and Joey Barton wants to succeed here with Marseille.
“I wanted to experience a new culture, learn a new language, and to feel that I am moving out of my comfort zone. After all, how many Englishmen play on the continent and actually do well”
The former Manchester City midfielder is excited at the prospect of playing in France. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international stated that he is really excited to be here, and he can’t wait to make his Ligue 1 debut.
"I already feel like a kid debuting again, I literally cannot wait. I hope my countrymen and women will be cheering me on and have a new interest in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-de-Marseille-c40127."
However, Joey Barton needs to wait until November, before making his Marseille debut. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 Football Federation has revealed that they will honour the decision taken by the FA regarding Joey Barton, and the 12-match ban on the player will stay.
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