With Olympique Marseille’s financial situation in a precarious state, several player sales are imperative before the June 30 deadline. Amidst this pressure, Mason Greenwood appears poised for a departure, especially with AS Roma reportedly making him a top target. However, it seems not all supporters of the Roman club share this enthusiasm.
Following sanctions imposed by UEFA, OM faces a critical mission to balance its accounts before the end of next season, or risk exclusion from European competitions. This presents a formidable challenge for the club’s new president, Stéphane Richard, and recently appointed sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, OM is expected to offload several players this summer, particularly those with significant market value, a category in which Mason Greenwood prominently features.
Greenwood’s potential move to AS Roma
The future destination for Mason Greenwood appears increasingly likely to be AS Roma, who have reportedly identified OM‘s number 10 as their primary target for an ambitious new project aimed at securing a return to the Champions League. While the player is said to be receptive to the move, the Marseille club is reportedly demanding a substantial fee, close to €50M, with 40% of that sum earmarked for Manchester United. Negotiations are understood to be ongoing, but this transfer saga may yet take an unexpected turn.
Supporters launch petition against transfer
Indeed, reports indicate that this potential transfer has not been met with universal approval among AS Roma supporters. A segment of the fanbase has even initiated an online petition, rallying under the banner « #NoGreenwood : La Roma doit rester fidèle à ses valeurs ». This opposition stems from the player’s past, as Mason Greenwood faced accusations of rape and domestic violence from his partner. It is precisely these serious allegations that have limited his prospective suitors in the transfer market, particularly within the Premier League, where he is largely considered unwelcome. The lingering question remains whether this fan petition will ultimately influence the outcome of Mason Greenwood‘s proposed transfer.
