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“All necessary steps have been completed, and the club is fully aligned on the decision. We are now preparing for the next stage to finalize the move.” — Live from Fabrizio Romano, it has been reported that Mason Greenwood has made a CRUCIAL decision regarding a potential return to Manchester United, with paperwork completed and the board largely in agreement

Manchester United’s Sell-On Clause Could Complicate Greenwood’s Juventus Move
Mason Greenwood’s proposed summer switch to Juventus may hit a significant financial obstacle — one that traces back to the terms of his departure from Manchester United two years ago.
The 24-year-old left Old Trafford in July 2024, joining Marseille in a £26.6 million permanent deal after an impressive loan spell at Getafe, where he contributed 10 goals and 6 assists across 36 La Liga appearances. Crucially, United built a sell-on clause of between 40 and 50 per cent into that agreement, meaning they would receive a substantial portion of any future transfer fee should Greenwood move on.
A Player Transformed
Since arriving in France, Greenwood has been outstanding. Across 74 appearances in all competitions, he has scored 47 goals and provided 14 assists — numbers that have established him as one of the most productive forwards in Ligue 1. This season he leads the French top-flight scoring charts with 15 goals, edging out Rennes’ Esteban Lepaul and Strasbourg’s Joaquin Panichelli.
The Juventus Complication
Despite that form, Greenwood is reportedly unhappy at Marseille and has set his sights on a move to Juventus. The Italian club are intent on rebuilding ahead of a serious Serie A title push — they have gone at least five years without the Scudetto and are also pursuing Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger on a free transfer.
The sticking point is financial. Greenwood is said to believe a return to the Premier League is not a realistic option, making Juventus his preferred destination. However, Marseille are expected to demand a premium fee, and with United entitled to almost half of whatever sum is agreed, the overall cost to Juventus could prove difficult to structure. That sell-on clause — inserted quietly when Greenwood left England — now stands as a potentially decisive factor in whether the deal gets done at all. For United, of course, it represents a significant windfall if it does.

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