When Manchester United sold Mason Greenwood to Marseille after a loan spell at Getafe for €26 million, they secured 50% of any profit from the resale. – Most people expected the English right winger to continue to do well after getting away from Old Trafford, but no one imagined that he would become one of Europe’s giants so quickly.
Several Premier League clubs want Greenwood in the summer, something Manchester United certainly do not want. Information from AS says that Marseille have been told that Manchester United will forfeit part of their profits in a possible sale this summer as long as it does not turn into the Premier League.
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Atlético Madrid willing to pay €100 million for Mason Greenwood
Atlético Madrid have already started to position themselves in the transfer market ahead of the upcoming season, and one name has stood out on the agenda: Mason Greenwood. The 24-year-old, who currently plays for Olympique de Marseille, has become a hot topic in the Spanish capital.
The English striker has had a fairytale season in France. With 25 goals and 8 assists in 38 games, he has established himself as one of Europe’s most sought-after attacking players. Now Atlético Madrid want to capture the star – and are willing to pay dearly.
According to Spanish and French sources, Atlético are preparing a bid of around €100 million to convince Marseille to let Greenwood go. The sum reflects how much the club values the young attacker in their sporting planning.
Greenwood – a perfect piece for Simeone
Diego Simeone has long called for an attacker with the qualities of the Greenwood player: goal-threatening, direct, and able to create imbalance in the opponent’s defence. With his versatility – as a winger, hanging striker or in the striker role – Greenwood fits like a glove with the Argentine’s tactical flexibility.
The numbers from the season speak for themselves, and Greenwood has seriously shown that he is back at the level that once made him one of the world’s greatest talents. At Atlético, it is believed that he can take further steps in a team that is fighting at the top of both Spain and Europe.
Marseille in a tricky position
At the same time, the operation is not without problems. Olympique de Marseille have no intention of selling their big star, and Greenwood has been crucial to the team’s success this season. Still, a bid of €100 million would be hard to turn down – even for a big French club.
An extra dimension to the negotiations is Manchester United’s role. The English club has a resale clause of 50 percent. Still, a sale for around 100 million euros would bring solid profits compared to what the club invested. “Especially if Manchester United are willing to back down on their clause. There is talk of a 60/40 split.
Greenwood himself wants new challenges
According to sources close to the player, Greenwood is positive about a transfer. Despite his success in France, the opportunity to compete for titles at the highest level, meet top European teams regularly and develop under one of the world’s most renowned coaches beckons.
The summer market is still months away, but Atlético Madrid are clearly signalling that they are ready to go hard. With a bid of 100 million euros, they send a clear message: Greenwood is the man they want – and they are willing to pay for it.
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