As the financial situation at Olympique de Marseille reaches a critical point, the club is under immense pressure to finalize several high-profile sales before the June 30 deadline. In this high-stakes environment, Mason Greenwood has emerged as a primary candidate for departure, especially with AS Roma identifying him as a top target. However, the move is facing significant backlash from the Italian club’s fanbase.
Following sanctions from UEFA, Marseille must balance their financial accounts by the end of next season to avoid a potential ban from European competitions. This daunting task falls to the new president, Stéphane Richard, and the recently appointed sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, the club is expected to offload several key assets this summer, focusing on players with the highest market value, such as Mason Greenwood.
Greenwood linked with move to the Italian capital
The next destination for Mason Greenwood appeared to be Italy, where AS Roma has made the forward a cornerstone of their new sporting project as they prepare for a return to the Champions League. While the player has reportedly agreed to the move, the French club is holding out for a substantial fee of nearly €50 million. A significant portion of this—roughly 40%—is owed to Manchester United. While negotiations are ongoing, a new obstacle has surfaced that could derail the entire operation.
Supporters organize against the signing
The proposed transfer has sparked a wave of indignation among the Giallorossi faithful. A group of supporters has initiated an online petition titled “#NoGreenwood: Roma must stay true to its values.” The protest centers on the previous legal allegations of domestic violence and attempted rape involving the player. These controversies are the primary reason Mason Greenwood has found few suitors in the transfer market, particularly in the Premier League, where his return is widely considered impossible. It remains to be seen if this growing movement from the fans will force the AS Roma management to reconsider their pursuit.
