“Trained in the prestigious Manchester United academy, Mason Greenwood began his professional career with the Red Devils in a Champions League round of 16 match against PSG in March 2019. Then aged 17 years and 156 days, he became the youngest player in history to wear the Manchester United jersey in the C1, continues OM. A precocious talent, his speed and great dribbling skills soon dazzled all of England and then Europe. On May 12, 2019, the Bradford native also became the youngest player in the history of the Manchester club to start in the Premier League on the last day against Cardiff City.”
“Equally at ease with his right foot as with his left, the striker, who can play in all attacking positions, has scored 35 goals and provided 12 assists in 129 games with Manchester United. Accustomed to playing in the great atmospheres of the legendary Old Trafford stadium, the English nugget even became an international in September 2020 at the age of just 19.
In 2021, Mason Greenwood also played in a Europa League final as a starter and finished 5th in the Raymond Kopa Trophy rankings, which rewards the best under-21 player in the world. Last summer, the British winger signed on loan to Getafe CF, where he scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in 36 games. He was also voted best player of the season by the Azulones supporters. Welcome to OM Mason! », concludes OM.
Greenwood to OM, the controversial transfer
The arrival of Mason Greenwood has sparked a heated debate in the Marseille city. The former Manchester United prodigy striker was accused of domestic violence, before his ex-partner withdrew her charges.
Greenwood’s career had been greatly impacted by this dark affair, but the winger managed to revive his career at Getafe last season, where he scored 10 goals and provided 6 assists in 36 games.
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