Olympique de Marseille have signed Mason Greenwood (23), but fans are still not happy.
“Marseille are delighted to announce the signing of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, who joins the club following a successful medical. He will wear the number 10 shirt left behind by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his departure,” the club announced.
Greenwood has been touted as the future of the club's youth system. He has been labeled as the best English talent since Wayne Rooney and has been labeled as a key resource for the club at the age of just a few years old.
However, his troubles started off the soccer field: in 2022, he was accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend. In response, United dropped Greenwood from the squad and sent him on loan to Getafe.
Greenwood was criticized beyond the United Kingdom and around the world. Greenwood has 파워볼사이트 추천 since returned to the field after a long hiatus due to his trial, and he has proven his talent with 10 goals and six assists in 36 La Liga appearances.
Nonetheless, the Red Devils gave up on Greenwood, citing the harsh public opinion in England. Marseille, who were certain to lose Aubameyang, who accounted for one-third of the club's goals last season, approached and signed him.
“Greenwood is equally adept with both his right and left foot and has made 129 appearances for United, scoring 35 goals and providing 12 assists. The English talent has also represented the England national team at the age of 19.”
But fans are not happy with Greenwood. “Marseille fans are furious at the club for signing Greenwood, 17 months after rape and assault charges were dropped,” the Daily Mail reported. They are against the signing of Greenwood, calling it a disgusting and disgraceful move,” the Daily Mail reported.
Meanwhile, according to British outlet The Athletic, Greenwood's transfer fee is a guaranteed £27.6 million plus a £4 million option, totaling £31.6 million, and includes a 50 percent sell-on clause.
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