Manchester United have confirmed Mason Greenwood’s transfer to Marseille with a brief 57-word statement. The 22-year-old forward signed a contract until 2029 in a deal worth over £30 million. United will receive an initial £27 million plus £3.2 million in add-ons, along with a 50% sell-on clause.
Greenwood, who will wear No. 10 at Marseille, spent last season on loan at Getafe, where he won Player of the Year. Despite opposition from some fans and Marseille’s mayor, the Ligue 1 club secured the transfer. Greenwood’s move follows United’s £52 million acquisition of Leny Yoro from Lille. Greenwood, who joined United’s academy at six, made 129 appearances and scored 35 goals for the club.
He was suspended in January 2022 amid legal issues, but charges were dropped in February 2023. Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi, formerly of Brighton, has vowed to support Greenwood publicly. Greenwood’s debut for Marseille could be on August 3 in a friendly against Sunderland at Bradford City’s Valley Parade, bringing him back to his hometown.
Mason Greenwood
This season he played in total 33 times for 2668 minutes for La Liga.
Mason Greenwood scored 8 goals for Getafe. He procured 7 assists. He received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 10th in La Liga. In the last match Getafe lost 2-1 against Mallorca.
Getafe performance and stats
It will be Getafe ended the league in the 10th position with 43 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 13 times, and lost 15 times. In its last match, Getafe lost 1-2 against Mallorca.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 41 goals and conceding 48.