Olympique de Marseille’s front office is navigating a critical financial phase, prompting urgent strategic decisions. With restructuring underway and leadership changes in progress, the club’s hierarchy is now eyeing high-value asset sales to stabilize its economic outlook—starting with its star attacker.
Recent leadership shifts have set the stage for this potential deal. Stéphane Richard, the new president, recently confirmed the imminent appointment of Grégory Lorenzi as sporting director, replacing Medhi Benatia. The incoming executive now faces a packed agenda, with the Mason Greenwood transfer dossier at the top of his priority list.
Italian giants close in on greenwood
AS Roma, fresh off securing a Champions League spot, has identified the English winger as its top target. Insider reports indicate that Mason Greenwood’s family and representatives have approved a potential move, with a proposed valuation hovering around €55 million. Marseille’s financial tightrope is no secret, and the club is under pressure to offload high-earners to balance its books.
The potential deal could be structured to include a percentage retained by Greenwood’s former club, Manchester United, which holds a 40% sell-on clause from the initial €25 million fee paid by Marseille. Meanwhile, reports suggest Aston Villa may facilitate part of the funding by acquiring midfielder Matías Soulé for a reported €35-40 million—leaving Marseille with the remainder needed to complete the Greenwood transfer.
Greenwood’s exit nearly confirmed
Close observers of Marseille’s operations emphasize the inevitability of Greenwood’s departure. The club’s pressing need to generate revenue, coupled with Greenwood’s status as its most marketable asset, paints a clear picture. As one analyst noted, ‘The club has no choice but to sell its biggest value. With Greenwood gone, the incoming funds will pave the way for new acquisitions.’