- The 22-year-old made a permanent move from Man United for £30 million
- Greenwood quickly adapted to life in France after his transfer
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Mason Greenwood has reportedly attracted major interest from two European giants following his move to Marseille at the start of the season, according to reports.
The former Manchester United academy talent has made a fast start in Ligue 1 after joining the club on a permanent contract at the start of the 2024-2025 season.
The 22-year-old had spent the previous season on loan at Spanish side Getafe after it was mutually agreed that Greenwood would part ways with United following their internal investigation into his conduct following his arrest in 2022.
Greenwood was arrested in January that year on charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive behavior, but the charges were later dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service following the withdrawal of key witnesses.
The striker’s move to Marseille was mired in controversy, with the city’s mayor Benoit Payan among those who publicly opposed his signing before the deal went through.
Mason Greenwood is quickly attracting interest from top European clubs after his move south
The 22-year-old came to Marseille permanently from his youth club Man United
However, since joining the team, Greenwood has become a linchpin under head coach Roberto De Zerbi and was named player of the month for August after scoring five in his first three appearances.
The player’s form has caught the attention of a number of potential suitors the sunwith Barcelona joining the two-horse race for Greenwood’s signature.
The Catalan side are believed to be keen to prioritize bringing Greenwood to Camp Nou in a bid to strengthen their attacking ranks ahead of the 2025-2026 season. They are said to be willing to pay up to £60 million to lure him back to Spain. .
But Hansi Flick and Co could face stiff opposition from a club closer to home, with a similarly lofty pedigree in the form of Paris Saint-Germain.
The series champions are understood to have sent scouts to watch Greenwood play on the French Riviera but will get a closer look at him when the two teams meet at the Orange Velodrome at the end of this month.
Marseille’s league rivals could yet have an edge over the LaLiga big beasts, partly due to their location, with Greenwood reportedly interested in staying on French soil if he moves in the summer.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Luis Enrique (left) could face stiff opposition from rival Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick (right)
A move to Barcelona could see him return to LaLiga two seasons after his loan to Getafe
Roberto De Zerbi was one of the first proponents of Greenwood to the French Riviera
A source told the publication that the striker ‘loves France’ after receiving a favorable reception on the south coast.
Should Greenwood decide to move on after one season in Marseille, it would likely be a bitter blow for his manager.
Mail Sport revealed last month that signing Greenwood was at the forefront of De Zerbi’s thoughts when he himself moved to the club this summer.
The former Brighton boss is said to have discussed the player in one of his first talks with Marseille’s hierarchy, but quickly found his new club on board with his potential transfer.