With Olympique de Marseille facing a critical 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 primary target for AS Roma. However, supporters of the Giallorossi are voicing strong objections.
Following sanctions imposed by UEFA, OM must significantly rebalance its financial accounts by the end of the upcoming season to avoid exclusion from European competitions. This presents an enormous challenge for the newly appointed Marseille president, Stéphane Richard, and his recently named sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, OM is expected to offload several players this summer, particularly those with substantial market value. Mason Greenwood falls squarely into this category.
Greenwood’s potential move to AS Roma advances
The future destination for Mason Greenwood appears increasingly clear, with AS Roma reportedly making the OM number 10 their top priority for their new project and a return to the Champions League. While the player himself has reportedly agreed to the move, the Phocéen club is driving a hard bargain, demanding nearly €50 million for his transfer, with 40% of that sum destined for Manchester United. Negotiations are ongoing, as reported by Italian media, but this high-profile deal could soon face an unexpected complication.
Supporters launch petition opposing transfer
Indeed, reports indicate that this transfer is far from universally welcomed by AS Roma supporters. A segment of the fanbase has even launched an online petition on the iPetitions.com platform, titled « #NoGreenwood : Roma must remain true to its values ». The controversy stems from the fact that the OM player previously faced accusations of rape and domestic violence from his partner. This history largely explains why Mason Greenwood has attracted so few suitors in the transfer market, particularly in the Premier League, where he is distinctly unwelcome. It remains to be seen whether this growing petition will ultimately influence the outcome of Mason Greenwood‘s proposed transfer.