July 10th 2024.
It seems that Mason Greenwood's time at Manchester United may be coming to an end as reports suggest he is on the verge of signing for Marseille. However, not everyone is pleased with this potential transfer, including the mayor of Marseille who has urged the club to reconsider their decision.
After spending a season on loan at Getafe, the 22-year-old's future has been up in the air. But it appears that it is finally being resolved. Despite being back in Manchester for pre-season, Greenwood has been training with former teammate Shola Shoretire to maintain his fitness.
Greenwood's last appearance for his boyhood club was in January 2022, following his arrest for serious charges that were later dropped. Despite this, he impressed during his loan spell at Getafe and caught the attention of several European clubs. Lazio and Juventus were initially seen as the frontrunners, but it now seems that Marseille is set to win the race for his signature.
According to The Athletic, an agreement has been reached between the two clubs, with Marseille set to pay Manchester United a fee of €31.6million. This includes a fixed fee of €27.6million and €4million in add-ons, as well as a percentage of any future sale. As part of his preparation for the potential move, Greenwood has been training in Manchester with his father and taking part in private sessions.
However, not everyone is happy about this transfer, particularly the mayor of Marseille, Benoit Payan. In a passionate message to the club's CEO, Pablo Longoria, Payan expressed his disapproval of the deal and urged him to reconsider.
In an interview with French radio station RMC Sport, Payan stated that Greenwood's behavior is unacceptable and goes against the values of the club. He also mentioned that he had seen images that deeply shocked him and that he would ask Longoria not to recruit Greenwood. Payan believes that there is no place for someone who commits such offenses in a club like Marseille, which stands for much more than just football.
As the potential transfer unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Marseille will heed Payan's words or go ahead with the signing. Meanwhile, Manchester United fans can stay updated on all the latest news and analysis by signing up for exclusive content on the club's website. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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