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Marseille's Barton upset for Johnson over Man City release

Marseille midfielder Joey Barton is sorry to hear of the release of Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson.

Barton, on-loan at l'OM from QPR, played with Johnson at City.

He tweeted: "Just read about young Michael Johnson at Man City. So sad. Had the world at his feet. That's what too much pressure/£, can do to young lads."

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