Mason Greenwood breaks silence after Manchester United exit

Mason Greenwood has posted on social media for the first time after completing a permanent transfer to Marseille.

United confirmed the sale of Greenwood on a permanent deal to Marseille for £26.6million (€31.6m). The 22-year-old travelled to France on Wednesday to complete his move and has now signed a five-year contract with the Ligue 1 side.

A Marseille statement read: "Olympique de Marseille is pleased to announce the signature of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United. The 22-year-old striker signed up with the Olympian club after the success of his medical.

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"As comfortable with his right foot as with his left foot, the attacker who can evolve in all offensive positions totals 35 goals and 12 assists in 129 games for Manchester United. Accustomed to playing in the great atmosphere of the mythical Old Trafford stadium, the Englishman even received an international call-up in September 2020, at the age of 19."

Taking to Instagram, Greenwood posted a picture of him signing for Marseille. "Really excited for this new chapter. Allez l’OM!," he wrote.

A United statement read: "Mason Greenwood has left Manchester United and joined French club Olympique de Marseille on a permanent transfer. The 22 year-old English forward, who spent last season on loan at Getafe in Spain, made 129 appearances and scored 35 goals for United since making his debut in 2019. We wish Mason all the best in his future career."

After spending last season on loan at Getafe last season, United decided it would be the most appropriate for him to continue his career away