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Mason Greenwood is close to completing a move to Marseille, but he can forget getting the keys to the city any time soon, with the mayor kicking against his transfer.
Marseille are nearing the completion of Mason Greenwood’s signing from Manchester United but the city mayor, Benoit Payan, is not impressed by the move, believing it to be bad for the image of his jurisdiction.
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Greenwood's situation
In October 2022, Greenwood, 22, was charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm by the Crown Prosecution Service. However, the charges were subsequently dropped, following the withdrawal of key witnesses.
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Manchester United negotiating Greenwood's sale to raise money for Osimhen’s transfer
According to reports, Manchester United are negotiating a deal with Marseille to sell Mason Greenwood as they look to fund Victor Osimhen’s transfer move.
Despite having the charges dropped and even being purported to be innocent by a Manchester United statement, the club thought it better he spent time away; hence, he was sent out on loan to Getafe in LALIGA last season.
He has returned for preseason this summer; however, they do not seem interested in returning him to the fold, as they have been actively listening to offers for him.
The striker is now close to joining Marseille after Manchester United accepted a €30 million financial package, including a percentage sell-on clause.
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What Marseille's Mayor said
The city administrative head, who is also a Les Phoceens fan, disapproves of the signing of Greenwood, stating that their club should not be associated with an alleged abuser.
“Greenwood’s behaviour is unspeakable, unacceptable,” Payan said, per GFFN. Hitting his wife... I saw images that deeply shocked me. Massacring his wife in this way is unbecoming of a man and he cannot have his place on this team.”
“The values of OM and Marseille are anything but that in fact. It’s a shame. I will ask Pablo Longoria not to recruit Greenwood. I don’t want my club to be covered with the shame of someone who hits his wife.”
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