Joey Barton says he is very unlikely to return to QPR and has revealed that he has an agreement with current employers Marseille.
The former Manchester City and Newcastle United midfielder is on a season-long with the French club and admits he could stay at the Stade Velodrome, especially with the R's on the brink of relegation.
In a series of Twitter posts, Barton clearly indicated that a Loftus Road return would not be on the cards.
Some strange people think that I'll be playing in the Championship next season. Good one! QPR might, I won't! #fact — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 9, 2013
My QPR career was over when they decided to listen to the footballing sage, Mark of Hughes... — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 9, 2013
I'm loving life in France. Loving Marseille. They love me. All I want to do is gave everything for this football club. They backed me when.. — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 9, 2013
..nobody else did, for that I will be eternally grateful. This club is now in my blood, its impossible to get it out. #ForzaOM — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 9, 2013
It's not upto QPR if I stay. Agreement already in place for me to stay here. Can't see QPR wanting me on the wage bill in the Champ. — Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) April 9, 2013