According to The Athletic's ace reporter, David Ornstein, the
Marseille, city in south France
together with
Manchester United Football Club
a forward (sports)
Greenwood (name)
An agreement in principle has been reached and the transfer is in full swing.
Marseille had previously reached an agreement with Manchester United on a transfer fee totaling €31.6 million, of which €27.6 million is a fixed fee and another €4 million is a floating clause. United will also retain a large share of Greenwood's share of future secondary transfers. Significant progress has been made in the transfer negotiations after all parties waited for Greenwood himself to give his nod of approval. Greenwood has now verbally agreed with Marseille and all parties are working to finalize the transfer.
Greenwood will also need to travel to France to undergo a medical and sign a contract before a transfer agreement can be finalized. The 22-year-old England striker spent last season on loan in La Liga
Getafe (city in Brazil)
He was selected as Getafe's Player of the Season after an outstanding performance, scoring 10 goals and contributing 6 assists in 36 matches.
Greenwood's agreement to move is a major development for Marseille, who expect him to bring more attacking firepower to the team in the new season. Manchester United have also decided to let the young striker leave the club to continue a new chapter in his career.
The addition of Greenwood will undoubtedly add to Marseille's offensive line as all parties work to complete the final transfer paperwork, and fans are looking forward to the transfer.
