With Olympique Marseille facing a dire financial situation, several player sales are imperative before the June 30 deadline. In this context, the departure of Mason Greenwood appears highly probable, especially given he is a top target for AS Roma. However, supporters of the Giallorossi are not entirely in agreement with this potential acquisition.
Having incurred sanctions from UEFA, OM must balance its financial accounts by the end of the upcoming season or face exclusion from European competitions. This presents a monumental challenge for Stéphane Richard, Marseille’s newly appointed president, and his recently named sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, OM is expected to offload several players this summer, including those with the highest market values. Mason Greenwood is certainly among them.
Greenwood’s potential move to AS Roma
The likely destination for Mason Greenwood appears to be AS Roma, who have identified the OM number 10 as their primary target for their new project aimed at securing a return to the Champions League. While the player is reportedly open to the move, the Phocaeans are demanding a significant fee, close to €50M, with 40% of that sum earmarked for Manchester United. Negotiations are ongoing, as reported in the Italian press, but this transfer saga could be on the verge of a new development.
Supporters launch petition against transfer
Indeed, this potential transfer is not receiving unanimous support among AS Roma fans. Some supporters have even initiated a petition on the iPetitions.com platform, titled « #NoGreenwood : Roma must stay true to its values ». This opposition stems from serious accusations of rape and domestic violence previously made against the OM player by his partner. These allegations are precisely why Mason Greenwood has found himself with limited suitors in the transfer market, particularly in the Premier League, where he is clearly no longer welcome. The crucial question now is whether this fan petition will ultimately impact the proposed transfer of Mason Greenwood.
