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Marseille Firm on Mason Greenwood Transfer Stance Amid Growing Interest
مرسيليا are standing their ground on Mason Greenwood‘s future, emphasizing his vital role as links to other leagues heat up.
As the transfer window buzzes with speculation, Marseille’s commitment to retaining their star forward shines through. Despite attractive offers from abroad, the club views Greenwood as essential to their ambitions, aiming to build a competitive squad for the new season.
- Marseille determined to retain Greenwood
- Joined the French club from مانشستر يونايتد last season
- Notched 22 strikes across various tournaments
Club’s Strong Position on Greenwood’s Future
The leadership at Marseille has made it clear that they’re not open to negotiations for their talented English attacker, positioning him as a cornerstone of the team. After transferring from Manchester متحد to the French outfit in the previous year, the 23-year-old delivered an impressive debut campaign, but recent rumors have connected him to prominent sides in Italy’s الدوري الإيطالي, including last season’s Champions League finalists انتر Milan, along with interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.
Financial Aspects and Valuation Insights
Marseille invested approximately £27.5 million (€31.6m/$36.6m) to secure Greenwood’s services from United. According to reports from French media outlet L’Equipe, any potential suitors would need to table at least £44 million (€50m/$58.4m) to even spark discussions about a transfer. Nevertheless, sporting director Medhi Benatia has firmly dismissed the idea of letting him go, highlighting that the forward’s tally of 21 goals in الدوري الفرنسي 1 last term makes him indispensable.
Direct Statements from Club Officials
In a conversation with 365Scores Arabia, Benatia stated: “We have no plans to part ways with Greenwood. He’s not available for transfer. Our goal is to hold onto him as he’s integral to Marseille’s vision for the next campaign.”
Greenwood’s Recent Form and Team Integration
The forward has continued his scoring streak during preparatory matches, tallying six goals already. This includes a remarkable three-goal performance against Dutch team Excelsior Maassluis in July, plus a headed goal in the recent 1-1 stalemate against إشبيلية. He’s also earned accolades from teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who dubbed him a “rising talent” following the ex-أرسنال player’s return to the squad on a two-year contract.
Upcoming Fixtures and Season Expectations
Greenwood is expected to feature in Marseille’s upcoming exhibition game against Aston Villa at the Stade Velodrome this Saturday. The team will then kick off their Ligue 1 journey with an away match against Rennes the following week. Under manager Roberto De Zerbi, the group is optimistic about mounting a serious challenge against defending champions باريس سان جيرمان, especially with recent squad enhancements and Greenwood’s proven scoring ability. As of the latest updates in 2024, Ligue 1 teams have seen increased investments, with Marseille boosting their roster to aim for a top-three finish, potentially qualifying for European competitions.
