Greenwood switch: Atletico Madrid contemplating signing ex-Man United star

Former Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood has circled his profession in France.

Final summer season, United determined to completely reduce ties with their academy product on account of off-field points.

Olympique de Marseille confirmed a severe curiosity in handing Greenwood a possibility to rejuvenate his profession and reached an settlement with United over a deal price £26.7 million.

Regardless of some hiccups and options of disagreements with Roberto De Zerbi, Greenwood loved a prolific marketing campaign in Ligue 1. No participant scored extra league objectives (21) than him in France’s prime flight final season.

Atletico Madrid occupied with signing Mason Greenwood

In response to Fichajes, Atletico Madrid have renewed their curiosity in Greenwood on the again of his “outstanding” season.

Earlier than transferring to the south of France, Greenwood spent a season-long mortgage at Getafe. Atletico have been extensively reported to be one of many Spanish giants monitoring his efficiency in La Liga.

The Spanish outlet declare that Greenwood’s expertise in Spain make him an “engaging candidate” for Atletico, who’re eager to strengthen their assault with a younger and versatile ahead.

It’s understood that Los Colchoneros are “assured” their relationship with the participant’s representatives will give them an edge within the race for his signature. Atletico are reportedly already “engaged on the numbers” earlier than making a severe push for him.

Just lately, The Peoples Individual relayed a report claiming the Marseille star is the topic of a mammoth supply from Saudi Arabia.

Manchester United to profit from Mason Greenwood’s switch

United shall be intently following Greenwood’s scenario as they are going to obtain a sizeable switch windfall if he leaves Marseille. 

The Crimson Devils included a 50 per cent sell-on clause of their settlement with the French outfit in 2024.

United have already raised round £15m this summer season from sell-on clauses they included in contracts of Anthony Elanga, Álvaro Carreras and Maxi Oyedele.

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