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Manchester United has decided to take an ambitious step in the market and is preparing to spend close to 100 million to repatriate Mason Greenwood, currently at Olympique de Marseille.
The operation is seen as a star signing to revitalize their project.
Manchester United let Mason Greenwood go to Olympique de Marseille in 2024 for around 26 million euros and retains a 50% sell-on clause. Sources close to the English club state that they are not satisfied with just that portion and want to steer the situation with a direct purchase.
Manchester United and the plan for his return
In Manchester, it is believed that the cost of 100 million would allow them to bring back Mason Greenwood without sharing profits or depending on subsequent clauses. The club values both his performance in France and his commercial potential after his improved image.
Olympique de Marseille does not consider the player non-transferable, although they have made it clear that they will only accept truly high offers. Greenwood has shone in Ligue 1, increasing his market value.
The market context and the role of the signing
The Mason Greenwood operation takes place in an environment where Manchester United seeks to revamp its sports project after several seasons of ups and downs. Recovering a talent that was forged at Old Trafford would be a symbolic and strategic move.
Since joining Olympique de Marseille, Greenwood has achieved notable figures that support his progress. His performance has also sparked interest from other European clubs, forcing United to take the lead.
When could the operation materialize?
Manchester United has set a deadline until the summer market to formalize the signing. Olympique de Marseille will consider offers until then, but the amount of 100 million could completely change the equation.
At the English club, it is clear that, although they would continue to receive a significant percentage thanks to their resale clause, they prefer to bear the cost now and gain full control of the player.
While the environment of Olympique de Marseille insists that Greenwood symbolizes a long-term project, external pressures are mounting. Player advisors and agents are considering the possibility of a return to the club that shaped him.
For Manchester United, this operation represents a high-risk bet with high potential rewards. Recovering a player with goal-scoring ability, emotional ties, and international projection would revitalize the squad and send a powerful message to the market.
The negotiation is still in the initial phase, but the English club's environment is already moving as if the agreement were a matter of time. The signing of Greenwood could mark a turning point in Manchester United's sports strategy.
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