BILEL Mohsni has not given up on his dream of playing in the Premier League, despite being released by Southend United.

The fiery Frenchman’s turbulent three year spell with the Shrimpers has now come to an end after boss Phil Brown opted not to give him a new contract.

But Mohsni, who attracted interest from both Blackpool and West Ham while at Roots Hall, still believes he can go on to play in the top flight.

“If only Mr Martin had let me go to Premier League Blackpool in 2011 and West Ham in 2012 then I could’ve seen my childhood dream already come true,” said the 25-year-old.

“It’s now a new life for me now though and I will focus in my head and in my body to do everything I can to do it.”

Mohsni endured plenty of ups and downs while with Southend, who he joined on a free transfer in the summer of 2010.

But he was saddened by the way his time with Blues came to an end.

Mohsni failed to figure after Southend’s 2-0 defeat against Crewe Alexandra in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final at Wembley.

And he would have welcomed the opportunity to say goodbye to the Shrimpers supporters.

“I wanted to be able to play again and say goodbye to the fans who have been good to me but I wish everyone at the club all the very best,” said Mohsni.

“I made some mistakes during my time at Southend which I'm sorry about but I will make sure I learn from what I did wrong.

“I'd like to thank both of the managers I played for, the chairman and the chief executive for giving me the chance to come and play in England.

“I will always be proud to have played for Southend and I hope in the years to come they can get their way back up in to the Championship.”

Mohsni made 80 appearances while at Roots Hall and regularly hit the headlines both on and off the pitch.

The defender, who also played in midfield and up front the Shrimpers, came close to joining West Ham United last summer before both he and the club announced he would never play for Southend again.

However, injuries and suspensions, meant Mohsni unexpectedly returned to Roots Hall in February, only to be shown the fifth red card of his career in his first game back against Northampton Town.

After that, the 25-year-old failed to regularly find his top form during the eight games that followed, culminating in a poor performance in an unfamiliar central midfield role against Crewe.

And that still frustrates Mohsni.

“I wish things had gone better when I came back, especially the Wembley final,” said Mohsni.

“But I definitely have more good memories than bad from playing for Southend, even though it's ended like this.”