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Ronaldo Pushes for Greenwood as Marseille Vows to Keep Star
A new twist has emerged in the future of Mason Greenwood, with Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly making a personal push for the Saudi club to sign the English forward.
This development comes as Marseille, where Greenwood has thrived, is determined to keep the player, who is said to be happy in France.
Greenwood, 23, has had a sensational season since his permanent move to Marseille from Manchester United, scoring 22 goals and providing six assists in 36 matches.
His stellar performances have attracted interest from top clubs across Europe, including Inter Milan, as well as significant financial offers from the Saudi Pro League.
According to sources, Ronaldo has given his personal endorsement for Al-Nassr to pursue Greenwood. The two were teammates briefly at Manchester United, and the Portuguese legend sees the young forward as a key piece in Al-Nassr’s bid to dominate the Saudi Pro League.
This is not the first time Saudi clubs have shown interest in Greenwood, who previously rejected a move to the Middle East to focus on his career in Europe. However, Ronaldo’s direct backing could be a game-changer.
Despite the pressure from Al-Nassr, Marseille remains resolute in their stance. The French club’s sporting director has been quoted as saying that Greenwood is “not for sale” and is considered a “key part of the project.”
Having signed Greenwood for a reported £27.5 million, Marseille would likely require a substantial offer to even consider parting ways with their prized asset.
Adding another layer of complexity to the potential transfer is Manchester United’s significant sell-on clause.
When the Red Devils sold Greenwood to Marseille, they smartly included a clause that would see them receive 50% of any future sale profit.
This means a lucrative transfer to a club like Al-Nassr, which is reportedly prepared to offer a figure in the region of €80 million, would provide a massive financial boost for Manchester United.
While Greenwood is reportedly content at Marseille and enjoying his football, the financial implications of a move to Al-Nassr and the opportunity to play alongside a figure like Cristiano Ronaldo could prove difficult to ignore.
