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Top English Forward Set for Major Move to French Club: All the Details

Getafe, Spain. 26th May, 2024. Mason Greenwood (Getafe) Football/Soccer : Spanish 'LaLiga EA Sports' match between Getafe CF 1-2 RCD Mallorca at the Estadio Coliseum Getafe in Getafe, Spain . Credit: Mutsu Kawamori/AFLO/Alamy Live News
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Manchester United and Olympique Marseille (OM) have reached an agreement on a €30 million deal for Mason Greenwood, which includes a 50% sell-on clause. Final formal steps are still required to finalize the transfer.

  • Manchester United and OM have agreed on a €30 million package deal.
  • The deal includes a 50% sell-on clause.
  • Key formal steps are still needed before the deal is finalized.

Greenwood’s Move to OM

After initially giving the green light to OM last week, Mason Greenwood confirmed his intention to accept their proposal today. OM and Manchester United have agreed on a €30 million package deal, plus a 50% sell-on clause. Key formal steps are still needed before the deal is done, as reported by David Ornstein.


Mason Greenwood: Career Overview

Mason Greenwood, born on October 1, 2001, in Bradford, England, has had a notable career as a right winger. Standing at 1.81 meters, Greenwood has played for Manchester United and had a loan spell at Getafe.

Career Statistics

  • Manchester United (2019-2024):
    • Premier League: 83 appearances, 22 goals
    • Europa League: 18 appearances, 6 goals
    • UEFA Champions League: 10 appearances, 2 goals
    • FA Cup: 10 appearances, 3 goals
    • EFL Cup: 8 appearances, 2 goals
    • Total: 212 appearances, 89 goals
  • Getafe (Loan, 2023-2024):
    • La Liga: 33 appearances, 8 goals
    • Copa del Rey: 3 appearances

National Team Career

  • England Senior Team: 1 cap
  • England U21: 4 caps, 1 goal
  • England U18: 5 caps, 1 goal
  • England U17: 6 caps, 1 goal

Positions Played

  • Right Winger: 104 matches
  • Centre-Forward: 74 matches
  • Second Striker: 14 matches
  • Left Winger: 10 matches
  • Attacking Midfield: 3 matches
  • Right Midfield: 1 match

Transfer Details and Analysis

Transfer History

  • Joined Manchester United: July 1, 2019
  • Loan to Getafe: 2023-2024 season
  • Transfer to Olympique Marseille: Agreed on a €30 million package deal with a 50% sell-on clause in July 2024.

Transfer Details

  • Transfer Fee: €30 million
  • Sell-on Clause: 50%

Mason Greenwood’s impending transfer to Olympique Marseille marks a pivotal moment in his career. Having developed through Manchester United’s youth ranks, Greenwood established himself as a prominent player before embarking on a loan spell at Getafe. His stint in La Liga, which resulted in 8 goals from 33 appearances, highlighted his adaptability and potential.

The agreed transfer fee of €30 million, coupled with a 50% sell-on clause, underscores Manchester United’s confidence in Greenwood’s future market value. This move to Ligue 1’s Olympique Marseille presents a fresh opportunity for Greenwood to further his career in a league renowned for nurturing young talent.

Sources

This comprehensive breakdown encapsulates Greenwood’s career trajectory, the details of his transfer, and its broader implications within the footballing landscape.

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