Greenwood completes €42m move to Fenerbahçe as Atletico Madrid withdraws interest

Mason Greenwood is poised to finalise his transfer from Olympique de Marseille to Fenerbahçe, according to reporting by journalist Fabrizio Romano. The deal carries an initial valuation of €40 million, with a further €2 million in potential add-ons. The English forward has agreed to a four-year contract, which will see him earn €10 million annually.

The move concludes a summer of speculation regarding Greenwood’s future, with the former Manchester United player expected to depart Marseille throughout the transfer window. Olympique de Marseille is reportedly under pressure to sell players to balance their books, with Greenwood identified as their most bankable asset.

Prior to the agreement with the Turkish club, Atletico Madrid emerged as a primary contender for Greenwood’s signature. However, the Spanish side withdrew their interest after perceiving a lack of urgency from the player. Reports indicate that while Greenwood had expressed keenness to join the La Liga giants to his Marseille teammates, he took two days to respond to manager Diego Simeone.

L’Équipe understands that Atletico Madrid interpreted this delay as a sign of nonchalance, leading to their decision to pull out of the running. The perception of the player’s attitude ultimately cleared the path for Fenerbahçe to secure the deal.

Under the terms of the transfer, Manchester United will receive €10 million via a sell-on clause embedded in previous agreements. The financial structure of the deal reflects the high demand for Greenwood’s services, despite the turbulent negotiations with other European clubs.