The first significant Manchester United sale under Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a unique clause. Sir Jim Ratcliffe has just made he’s first 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 sell as Manchester United owner.
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sell Mason Greenwood to Marseille.
Greenwood, now 22, faced criminal charges in 2022 but was later acquitted. Since then, he hasn’t appeared for Manchester United.
Last season, Greenwood was loaned to Getafe, where he performed admirably, netting 10 goals in 36 appearances.
Getafe, unlikely to sign Greenwood permanently, withdrew from contention when he returned to Manchester United’s training ground at Carrington.
Greenwood is now close to deciding his future after discussions with senior officials at Manchester United.
The club has included a unique clause in Greenwood’s transfer. According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Manchester United is nearing a deal that will send Greenwood to Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille.
Though the transfer hasn’t been officially confirmed, details of the agreement are emerging. Along with a £23 million transfer fee, the deal includes a significant 50% sell-on clause. Additionally, journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Manchester United retains the option to purchase an even higher sell-on percentage in the future, a strategic move orchestrated by minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and new sporting director Dan Ashworth.
While opinions on Greenwood’s future vary, fans generally agree that the club has made a smart decision with this significant sale under Ratcliffe’s guidance.
