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Man Utd Secure Mason Greenwood Buy-Back Clause in Deal with Marseille

Manchester United’s Decision on Mason Greenwood’s Future

Manchester United ended Mason Greenwood’s tenure at the club by selling him to Marseille. Once a promising talent, Greenwood’s career at United was halted following his arrest in January 2022 and subsequent suspension. Despite the charges being withdrawn in February 2023, Manchester United chose not to reintegrate Greenwood into the team. The sale to Marseille was finalized after a meeting at Carrington in July, with United inserting a buy-back clause—a standard practice for academy players though a future return for Greenwood is highly unlikely.

In financial terms, Manchester United secured a substantial sum from the transfer, earning £23.3 million upfront with an additional £3.4 million possible through add-ons. A notable aspect of the deal is the 50 percent sell-on clause, which could bring future financial gains for United. This sale marks one of the club’s most lucrative transfers, reflecting both Greenwood’s undeniable talent and the complex circumstances surrounding his departure.

The move to Marseille follows a productive loan spell at Getafe, where Greenwood proved his abilities by scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in 36 games. Despite his skills, the controversy from his past made it unfeasible for United to justify his return. While the buy-back clause exists, the chance of Greenwood returning to Manchester United remains slim, allowing both the player and the club to focus on new beginnings.

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