Newcastle United's Florian Thauvin has joined Marseille on loan for the rest of the season.
The 23-year-old winger signed with the Magpies on a £12million deal from Marseille in the summer but has now returned to the Stade Velodrome after making just three Premier League starts at St James' Park.
The temporary deal does not include an option to purchase meaning Thauvin will return to Newcastle at the completion of the current campaign.
Overall, Thauvin has made 16 appearances in all competitions for Steve McClaren's side since arriving in August last year.
BREAKING: @FlorianThauvin has returned to @OM_Officiel on loan until the end of the season. https://t.co/iDkcawZlBbpic.twitter.com/O8YmvqEf5T
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