Mason Greenwood transfer: ‘Agreement in principle’ reached with Marseille as medical expected ‘soon’
The latest on the future of the Manchester United forward as he nears a summer exit.
Mason Greenwood has reached an agreement with Marseille over a permanent summer transfer, according to reports.
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The Athletic claimed on Tuesday that the Manchester United forward has an ‘agreement in principle’ to join the Ligue 1 club, with a verbal deal in place over a fee between the two sides. That price is believe to be €31.6million (£26.7m), with and initial €27.6m (£23.3m), plus €4m (£3.4m) in add-ons. A significant sell-on fee of any future transfer has also been agreed as part of the deal.
“Greenwood must still travel to France, undergo a medical and put pen to paper before the proposed transfer can be considered complete,” the outlet added.
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano posted an update on X on Wednesday morning: “Olympique Marseille, prepared to plan for Mason Greenwood medical as soon as they get formal steps done including contract review.”
Greenwood has attracted interest from across Europe this summer, including several clubs in Italy.
The 22-year-old returned to United’s Carrington training base last week but did not take part in any pre-season sessions. Instead, he spoke to the club’s leadership group about a permanent exit, something United have pushed for this summer.
The club had planned to reintegrate him into the squad this time a year ago but ultimately decided against it given the public backlash. Greenwood instead spent the 2023/24 season on loan at Getafe, where he scored 10 goals in 36 appearances.
A move to Marseille would see him work under former Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi, on the back of a disappointing campaign that resulted in the French side finish eighth in the league.
The transfer is not universally popular in Marseille, though, with the city’s mayor, Benoit Payan, claiming the club would be ‘covered in shame’ by Greenwood’s arrival. The hashtag #GreenwoodNotWelcome was also trending on social media last week.
Greenwood was arrested and charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive control in 2022, but the charges were discontinued in February 2023. The United player has always denied the allegations made against him.