Marseille land Man United misfit: Mason Greenwood unveiled as replacement for Arsenal icon Aubameyang

Mason Greenwood leaves Man United for Marseille.

Marseille land Man United misfit: Mason Greenwood unveiled as replacement for Arsenal icon Aubameyang

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 19:48 - 18.07.2024

Marseille have unveiled Mason Greenwood from Manchester United as a replacement for former Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Olympique de Marseille have pulled off a major coup by signing Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The 22-year-old English star has left Old Trafford and joined the French club on a permanent transfer, with Marseille confirming the deal. 

Greenwood becomes United's fourth most expensive signing, after Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Angel Di Maria.

Greenwood leaves Man United for Marseille

Greenwood, who made 129 appearances and scored 35 goals for United since his debut in 2019, will now wear the number 10 shirt vacated by former Arsenal skipper Aubameyang.

Mason Greenwood pens a five-year contract at Marseille from Man United.
Mason Greenwood pens a five-year contract at Marseille from Man United.

The Ligue 1 giants reached an agreement with the Red Devils over a £ 30 million deal for the troubled forward, who put pen to paper to a contract until 2029 after passing his medical.

Greenwood spent last season on loan at Getafe in Spain, where he enjoyed a remarkable renaissance, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists in 36 appearances to be named the club's Player of the Season.

Latest Marseille superstar, Mason Greenwood pens his new deal.
Latest Marseille superstar, Mason Greenwood pens his new deal.

However, the Spaniards have been left heartbroken as Marseille swooped in to secure his signature permanently, dashing Getafe's hopes of keeping the former England international.

ADIOS, AUBAMEYANG

Marseille's new signing Greenwood will now have big shoes to fill, with the Ligue 1 club losing their former talisman Aubameyang.

Aubameyang is enjoyed a new life in the Ligue 1.
Aubameyang is enjoyed a new life in the Ligue 1. (Photo Credit: Marseille/X)

The Gabonese striker, who spent the 2023-2024 season with the Olympiens, became the top scorer in the history of the Europa League, netting 30 goals.

But the 35-year-old is now leaving OM for Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah, as the French giants look to the future with the exciting Greenwood.

Mason Greenwood celebrates one of his goals for Getafe. (Photo Credit: Getafe/X)

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed the details of the deal, with Marseille pulling off a real coup to land the United misfit.

Greenwood will be hoping to reignite his career in France, having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford over domestic violence. 

Mason Greenwood was suspended by Man United after he was accused of rape and assault by now girlfriend Harriet Robson

But the pressure will be on the young Englishman to fill the void left by the departing Aubameyang.

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