'I can do a lot better' - Mason Greenwood admits he 'slackened off' after bright start at Marseille as Ligue 1's Player of the Month for December gives himself modest rating for season so far

Greenwood joined Ligue 1 side Marseille from Manchester United in a cut-price deal worth €30 million (£25m/$34m) after the England international was exiled from the squad due to off-field issues. The 23-year-old had a fast start with the French side but has slowed down over the last couple of months. Greenwood has opened up on his situation and claimed that he 'can do a lot better' despite winning Ligue 1's Player of the Month award for December.

Speaking to Telefoot, Greenwood said: "I think I can do a lot better. I started very well and then I slackened off a little bit. I hope to get back to my best level and maintain it."

When asked about his time at Marseille, he said: "Marseille has one of the best atmospheres in Europe. I had goosebumps during my first match at the Velodrome. It's exceptional. They sing for 90 minutes straight, I've never seen that before."

Greenwood has become a fan favourite at Marseille so far this season as the England winger has scored 13 goals and provided four assists in 20 games. He is currently Ligue 1's top-scorer with one goal more than Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola, and Lille's Jonathan David.

Thanks to his scintillating form at Marseille, Greenwood has been tipped to join a big club in the summer for 'double what Marseille paid Manchester United'. However, the 23-year-old has maintained that he wants to continue with the French side.

He added: "Stay here for many years? Of course. It's something I'd like to do, I want to win trophies here and play in the Champions League. It's a big ambition to be here, so yes."