'End the controversy' - Mason Greenwood praised by manager after Manchester United transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRoberto de Zerbi hopes 'the controversy in the media' around Mason Greenwood has ended after his transfer to Marseille from Manchester United.
United confirmed the sale of Greenwood on a permanent deal to Marseille for €31.6m (£26.6m) last month, and the player signed a five-year contract that will expire in 2029.
The 22-year-old spent last season on loan with Getafe after United decided 'it would be most appropriate for him' to continue his career away from Old Trafford. ALSO READ: I joined United training and saw what the players are really like ALSO READ: Joshua Zirkzee opens up after Man United debut goal United made the decision to sell Greenwood this summer and the club believed his exit delivered on their commitment that he would continue his career elsewhere.
United also inserted a sell-on clause into the deal to earn a sizable share of any future transfer of the forward. Marseille won their opening game of the new Ligue 1 campaign thanks to a dominant 5-1 win over Brest and Greenwood scored two goals - the second was a penalty - on his full debut.
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