Manchester United inserts ‘surprise’ clause in Mason Greenwood’s Marseille contract

• Mason Greenwood recently completed a transfer from Manchester United to French Ligue 1 powerhouse Olympique Marseille
• The England forward last played for Manchester United in January 2022, after being embroiled in a scandal related to an assault
• Following his transfer to the Ligue 1 powerhouse, the Premier League club has inserted an unusual clause into his contract

Manchester United have inserted a surprising clause into the sale contract of former forward Mason Greenwood.

The 22-year-old, who recently transferred to French Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille, had been in the spotlight due to a report involving an assault against his partner.

Greenwood, who signed a five-year contract with the Stade Vélodrome side, has set a record for the highest transfer fee received by Manchester United since the post-Alex Ferguson era.

Marseille's President Pablo Longoria and OM counsellor Fabrizio Ravanelli pose with Mason Greenwood at the Commanderie Robert-Louis-Dreyfus training centre on July 19, 2024. Image: Clement Mahoudeau.
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While the sale of the England forward seemed inevitable given the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault, it is the unexpected clause included in his contract by Manchester United that has captured the most attention.

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Manchester United include a surprise clause in Greenwood's contract

According to a report from The Telegraph, Manchester United have included a buy-back option in Mason Greenwood's contract, which could be activated in the future.

While such clauses are fairly routine for academy graduates or young talent, this one may be viewed as questionable given Greenwood's recent history. However, the report notes that there is 'no expectation or intention' for Greenwood to return, and the likelihood of this happening is considered very low.

The report also details that Manchester United have inserted a sell-on clause, which could amount to as much as 50% of any future transfer fee for Greenwood.

Since being cleared of assault allegations, Greenwood has continued his football career away from Old Trafford.

During the 2023/24 season, he played for La Liga club, Getafe, where he recorded an impressive 16 goal involvements in 36 appearances, according to data from Fotmob.

Man United to break record transfer with Greenwood sale

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Manchester United looks poised to smash a transfer record, with an exit for Mason Greenwood.

Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille have reached an agreement in principle with Greenwood ahead of an imminent move.

Reports specify that the transfer of Greenwood is estimated to cost around €27.6 million, with additional add-ons expected to push the total to approximately €31.6mil.

Source: TUKO.co.ke