11:26AM, Tue Aug 28, 2012

Former Newcastle United Midfielder Joey Barton 'Heartbroken' As Marseille Move Breaks Down

By Hugh Macknight Location:

Former Newcastle United player Joey Barton said he was “heartbroken” at the breakdown of his move to Marseille.

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The midfielder took to Twitter to complain he’d returned to training at current club Queens Park Rangers.

Sky Sources suggested the 29-year-old had been offered a free transfer by QPR after another Twitter rant.

He said: "Been forced to go back training with the kids and fellow Taliban members at 2pm today.

“Doesn't look like this Marseille thing is gonna happen now.

“'Whatever doesn't kill you make you stronger' #heartbroken.

"Why can't things just be simple...

"Maybe this is time to dumb down and be dishonest. It seems to take you a long way in this game..."

The midfielder was also allowed to leave Newcastle last August on a free transfer after a summer of speculation suggested he was set to leave the club.

The 29-year-old midfielder is currently without a squad number at Loftus Road having been served with a 12-match Football Association suspension following his sending off at Manchester City last season.

Manager Mark Hughes also stripped the one-time England international of the captaincy and, as a result, talk of a surprise move to France surfaced.