Mason Greenwood breaks silence on Marseille future amid Premier League return talk and lifts lid on 'difficulties' with manager Roberto De Zerbi

Greenwood claims he is keen to play in European competition with the club and is enjoying his football under Roberto De Zerbi, despite coming in for criticism from the boss at times this season and even being dropped from the starting XI.

Greenwood told reporters: "I hope to be here next year to play in the Champions League. Some players tell me that playing in the Champions League here is something special. It was a very positive season. We achieved all our goals, we qualified for the Champions League.

"I feel better on the right flank. But wherever they want me to play, I'll do it. If I have to play defence, I'll do it. What matters is what the coach wants. In the middle of the season, maybe I wasn't at my best, I probably had some defensive difficulties, but everyone supported me. We realized with the coach that there were things to do in training to resolve these difficulties. We really managed to stay united. But it's only been one season, it will be better with experience."

Greenwood has been linked with moves back to the Premier League after scoring 19 goals in 33 appearances this season. There is also said to be interest from Barcelona in a summer move.

Greenwood is set to feature in Marseille's final game of the season against Rennes before preparing for next term. Marseille are able to secure second place in Ligue 1 with a victory on Saturday.