Marseille has signed forward Mason Greenwood from Manchester United on a contract that extends until 2029, with the deal potentially reaching 31.6 million euros (£26.6 million).
Greenwood, 22, emerged from Manchester United's academy but has not played for the Premier League team since January 2022. Last season, he was on loan at Getafe. In February 2023, serious charges against Greenwood, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped.
The announcement of Marseille's intention to sign Greenwood drew criticism from the city's mayor.
Greenwood made his competitive senior debut for Manchester United in 2019 as a substitute in a Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain. During his time with United, he scored 35 goals in 129 appearances and earned his only England cap in 2020.
In August 2023, Manchester United announced that Greenwood would leave the club by mutual agreement after a six-month internal investigation into his conduct. The following month, he joined La Liga side Getafe, where he revitalized his career by scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in 36 appearances.
Manchester United, who wished Greenwood well on their website, included a significant sell-on clause in their deal with Marseille.
Marseille is set to play a pre-season friendly against Sunderland on August 3 at Bradford City's Valley Parade, as Sunderland's Stadium of Light is undergoing renovations.
Born in Bradford, this match could mark Greenwood's first game back in England since his arrest in January 2022 following allegations related to online material.
