Olympique de Marseille has received a huge offer for one of its most influential players. The French club have been tempted with €100 million for Mason Greenwood, the English striker who is having an outstanding season in Ligue 1.
The bid comes from Saudi Arabia, where Al-Hilal is aiming to make a significant impression by bringing in a full-growth player with stats that place him among the most crucial in the French championship.
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Marseille does not want to part with their star.
At Marseille, the initial attitude is clear. The club has no intention of selling Mason Greenwood at this time, despite the size of the €100 million offer. – Besides, it is not certain that Mason Greenwood, who one day hopes to be able to play national team football again, is ready for desert football.
The main reason for Marseille’s hesitation is financial. The deal signed with Manchester United stipulates that the English club will receive 50% of any future sales.
Mason Greenwood, numbers that make the difference.
The efforts of Mason Greenwood explain the market’s interest. The attacker has scored 20 goals in 27 official games this season, making him one of the most prolific strikers in European football.
At Olympique de Marseille, he is a key player. His impact goes beyond goals, and he is crucial in the offensive game and boosts the team’s confidence at key moments in matches.
Al-Hilal is pushing ahead with 100 million euros.
From Saudi Arabia, Al-Hilal is not holding back. The club believes that Mason Greenwood could be one of the new faces in the project and is willing to pay the necessary 100 million euros.
For Olympique de Marseille, the amount is tempting, yet insufficient when considering the current sporting context. Replacing a player with such numbers is not easy, even with a significant investment.
A profitable but risky deal.
Accepting the offer would allow Olympique de Marseille to have €50 million ready to strengthen the squad. In market terms, that would be a clear possibility.
However, the sporting risk is high. Finding an immediate replacement to secure a similar performance to Mason Greenwood is very challenging, especially midway through the project.
The player wants to stay at Marseille.
Another key factor is the player’s attitude. Mason Greenwood feels comfortable, valued and like a protagonist at Olympique de Marseille. His immediate environment conveys calmness and commitment to the French club.
The attacker believes this is the ideal environment to continue growing and establishing himself in the elite, which outweighs an early departure, even with an offer as high as Al-Hilal’s.
For now, Olympique de Marseille is not in any hurry. The club calmly analyzes the situation, aware that they have one of the most demanded players at the moment.
While Al-Hilal insist with their offer of 100 million euros, the message from Marseille is clear: only a very favorable scenario would change the course. Olympique de Marseille prioritises the sporting aspects and trusts Mason Greenwood to continue to be their main offensive reference.
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