Stephane Mbia appeared to have snubbed Everton when he agreed to join Marseille. However, the Cameroon international has said he has told Everton to wait until next year, when he might be interested in moving from France.

"I chose Marseille to follow a progressive career plan. But I made it clear to these clubs is to give me another year to possibly join the next season," M'Bia told La Provence.