Mason Greenwood may yet have a Manchester United future, with a controversial clause included in his £27 million ($35m) transfer to Marseille.
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Forward has left Old Trafford on permanent basisRed Devils will benefit from any future saleAlso have a buy-back option for upcoming windowsGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The 22-year-old forward, who impressed on loan at La Liga side Getafe last season, has severed ties with the Red Devils on a permanent basis. A new challenge is taking him to France, with a five-year contract signed at Stade Velodrome.
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United had been looking for £40m ($52m) from any deal involving Greenwood, but The Telegraph has explained why they were happy to agree terms with Marseille. A sell-on clause has been agreed upon, with Premier League giants set to take a 50 per cent cut of any future fee.
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There is also a buy-back option in Greenwood’s new contract, which could offer him a way back to Old Trafford. claims a retracing of steps remains unlikely, with the chances of United triggering the clause in the winger’s deal “considered very low”.
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The Red Devils are more concerned about the sell-on clause that could stand to benefit them considerably in future windows. Greenwood is expected to use Marseille as another stepping stone en route to eventually joining another superpower of European football.