Marseille have announced the signing of forward Mason Greenwood from Manchester United in a deal worth up to £27 million.
The 22-year-old Getafe loanee will be joining the French club in a lucrative deal that will enable him to revitalize his football career.
The contract is set to keep the 22-year-old at the French Ligue 1 club until 2029.
Mason Greenwood return
Greenwood, who came through the ranks of Manchester United’s academy, has not played for the Premier League club since January 2022 following sexual and physical assault charges leveled against him.
He made his competitive senior debut for United in 2019 in a Champions League match against Paris St-Germain.
But his career went on a free fall due to a legal battle. However, in February 2023, the charges against him, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped.
Following a six-month internal investigation into his conduct, Manchester United announced in August 2023 that Greenwood would be leaving the club by mutual agreement.
He then joined La Liga side Getafe on loan, where he scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances to revitalize his career.
Meanwhile, Marseille will be hoping that Greenwood can continue his impressive form and make a significant impact for the team in the upcoming seasons.
Marseille mayor Benoît Payan, chastised the French club for their plans to sign Greenwood, but that didn’t stop the deal from going on.
Greenwood’s Contract Between Manchester United and Marseille
Manchester United may still have a chance to see Mason Greenwood return to the club in the future, despite his recent transfer to Marseille for £27 million.
It is reported that there are some controversial clauses in the five-year deal Mason Greenwood signed with the French club.
A sell-on clause has been included, meaning that Manchester United will receive 50% of any future transfer fee for Greenwood.
Additionally, there is a buy-back option in his contract, allowing United to bring him back to Old Trafford if they choose to do so.
However, reports suggest that the likelihood of United activating the buy-back clause is very low.
While Greenwood’s future in Manchester is uncertain, it seems that he is embracing the new challenge in France with Marseille.
Mason Greenwood date joined
On 18 July 2024, Greenwood joined Ligue 1 club Marseille on a five-year contract in a deal worth up to £27 million.
Mason Greenwood stats
The English forward has scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for Manchester United and earned his only cap for England in 2020.
In his loan move to Getafe, Greenwood scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances for the La Liga club.
Mason Greenwood wife
Greenwood and Harriet, both originally from Wisbey near Bradford, have been friends since attending school together at Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester.
Their relationship hit a rough patch when Greenwood was involved in a scandal with an Icelandic model that led to him being removed from the England football squad in 2020.
However, the couple reconciled eight months later in November of the same year, documenting their playful moments at home in videos.
In January 2022, Mason Greenwood’s girlfriend shared horrific photographs and videos of injuries she claims the footballer inflicted on her.
The couple welcomed their first child in July of the following year, despite facing challenges in their relationship.
Mason Greenwood news today
Greenwood has joined French Ligue 1 side Marseille on a deal worth £27 million. This move will enable the youngster to revitalize his career after a tumultuous rape and assault charges.
What’s next for Mason Greenwood?
Greenwood is likely to make his debut for the Ligue 1 club as Marseille will play against Sunderland in a pre-season friendly on 3 August at Valley Parade.
