Source: REUTERS/ALEXANDRE DIMOU
[Saba Sports News] Mason Greenwood transferred from Manchester United to Marseille in July 2024. At that time, Marseille spent 30 million euros to purchase 50% of Greenwood’s ownership (the remaining 50% still belongs to Manchester United). According to the agreement, if Marseille qualifies for the Champions League this season, they need to buy another approximately 10% of Greenwood’s ownership from Manchester United. Greenwood’s contract with Marseille expires in the summer of 2029. He has represented Marseille in 36 matches so far this season, contributing 22 goals and 5 assists, helping Marseille win the runner-up in Ligue 1 and secure qualification for next season’s Champions League. Marseille president Pablo Longoria stated in an interview: Last year we spent 30 million euros to buy 50% of Greenwood’s ownership, which was the only way we could offer better terms than other clubs to Manchester United. We adopted this model also benefited from Greenwood’s willingness to join Marseille. This season’s qualification for the Champions League obligates us to purchase more of Greenwood’s ownership, about 10%, which is part of the original agreement. This shows that Marseille wants to make a long-term investment in Greenwood.