Former Manchester United star Mason Greenwood’s reboot in Ligue 1 has got off to a flying start.
Greenwood was sold to Olympique Marseille for a mere €25 million as public opinion over an alleged rape and assault against his partner meant it was impossible for him to play for United again, despite no conviction having ensued.
Greenwood had a successful loan spell at Getafe in Spain last season before completing the deal to join the southern French side on a permanent transfer.
With five goals in three games, it is fair to say the academy graduate has hit the ground running at his new club.
Playing off the right wing, Greenwood scored two in his Ligue 1 debut against Stade Brestois, one against Stade Reims and yesterday, two against Toulouse.
The first goals was a superb left-footed strike from a tight angle that he took from the inside left position.
The first goal of the night for Mason Greenwood pic.twitter.com/puuMiJjjdz
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) August 31, 2024
The second was not the crispest of shots but managed to sneak in the near post under the Toulouse keeper’s outstretched hand.
A brace in 80 seconds for Greenwood pic.twitter.com/stvRDaxWQ3
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) August 31, 2024
2 GOALS IN 1 MINUTE FOR MASON GREENWOOD pic.twitter.com/keb7ImmgAf
— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) August 31, 2024
The Bradford-born man is clearly enjoying life in Marseille and was a central feature in the post-match celebrations.
𝟯 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝟯 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 : une 6⃣ belle soirée avant la trêve #HappyMoments by @boulanger pic.twitter.com/maH7z2jjiV
— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) August 31, 2024
Il a 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 en l’espace de 3⃣ minutes
Double buteur et omniprésent sur le front de l’attaque olympienne hier soir au Stadium, 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒘𝒐𝒐𝒅 est l’Homme du match by @ParionsSport de ce #TFCOM pic.twitter.com/SlzsQ8DCTw
— Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) September 1, 2024
Still only 22 years of age, Greenwood’s value could skyrocket if he continues his fine form, which could still be to United’s advantage.
Part-owners Ineos are believed to have negotiated a 50% sell-on clause in the player’s contract.
There is also a buy-back clause, although it is considered highly unlikely that United will ever exercise it.
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