Those who are not familiar with Turkish football will be surprised that Fenerbahçe have outperformed both Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Roma in the battle for Mason Greenwood. – The personal should have been in place with Roma, but the sum that is now on the table did not suit Olympique Marseille.
Mason Greenwood ready for Fenerbahçe – He arrives in Istanbul this afternoon, probably on a flying piece of grass. Manchester United, which is Greenwood’s childhood club, will part with 50% of the profits from the sale to Fenerbahçe. – It is said to be about 39 million euros plus bonuses.
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The English star player lands on Turkish soil, and the fans are called up for a reception.
Now it’s official: Mason Greenwood will be a Fenerbahçe player. The English striker has signed a four-year deal with the Turkish big club, and already tomorrow afternoon he lands in Istanbul to join the first team.
Together with his family, Greenwood gets on the plane to Turkey, and the plan is clear. At 16:50 tomorrow afternoon, the plane rolls into Istanbul Airport’s international terminal – thus starting a new chapter in the career of one of England’s most talked-about footballers.
Fenerbahçe, who never do anything half-heartedly, are now urging their passionate supporters to show up and give the new signing a dignified welcome. However, the club asks fans to go directly to the exit area at the General Aviation Terminal – and not least: follow the instructions of the security staff to the letter.
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The message from the club is clear: The new star should feel the warmth of the huge Fenerbahçe family from the first second – but safety and order come before everything.
Greenwood, who is still only 23 years old, has been through a turbulent time in his career, but now looks set to make a fresh start in Turkish football. At Fenerbahçe, he gets the stage he needs to restore his star shine – and the supporters are already queuing up to show that they believe in him.
Morning’s arrival will be a moment no one wants to miss. Istanbul prepares – Mason Greenwood is on his way.
