July 16th 2024.
According to recent reports, it seems that Mason Greenwood's time at Manchester United may be coming to an end. The young forward has apparently agreed to join Marseille, a move that has been in the works since last week when the French club's bid of €31.6 million was accepted by United. Negotiations have been ongoing between Marseille and Greenwood, with a fixed fee of €27.6 million plus €4 million in add-ons being offered. The deal also includes a future sale clause, ensuring that United will receive a share if Marseille decides to sell Greenwood in the future.
Sources have revealed that Greenwood has verbally agreed to join Marseille and is expected to travel to France to undergo a medical and sign his contract. This news comes after the 22-year-old was informed by United's higher-ups that he no longer had a future at Old Trafford. Last season, Greenwood spent some time on loan at Getafe, impressing with his performance on the field.
Unfortunately, his time at United was cut short when he was arrested in January 2022 for attempted rape, controlling behavior, and assault. However, all charges against him were later dropped in February 2023. United had considered reintegrating him into their squad, but due to public backlash, they ultimately decided against it.
Marseille's move for Greenwood has also faced criticism, with the city's mayor, Benoit Payan, openly opposing the club's bid. Payan stated that Greenwood's behavior is unacceptable and that he does not want Marseille to be associated with someone who has committed such offenses. He has urged Marseille's president, Pablo Longoria, not to sign Greenwood, emphasizing the club's values and spirit.
On the other hand, Marseille's new head coach, Roberto De Zerbi, who joined from Brighton at the end of last season, has spoken in support of Greenwood. In his debut press conference, he referred to the young player as a "champion" and stated that he would defend him if he joined Marseille. De Zerbi also added that he does not like to interfere in the private lives of his players and that he will always stand by them, even if he may reprimand them in private.
As this news continues to unfold, fans and analysts are eagerly waiting to see how the situation will play out. For more updates on this topic and other Manchester United news, be sure to sign up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it through our Privacy Policy, which is in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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