The transfer of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United to Marseille has been finalized. The UK’s The Telegraph published a revealing report detailing some of the terms in the transfer contract, including a “subtle buy-back clause.”
First, Manchester United did not receive the full transfer fee for Greenwood. 20% of the revenue belongs to Spanish La Liga club Getafe.
Second, the mandatory fee for Greenwood’s transfer is £19.9 million. Half of the fluctuating fee (£6.7 million) is linked to the duration of Greenwood’s time at Marseille. If Greenwood plays for Marseille for three years, this amount of approximately £3.4 million will be activated. The remaining income is related to the player’s appearances and performance data.
Third, Manchester United initially set a price tag of £40 million for Greenwood, but Marseille ultimately negotiated a lower price. However, Man United wasn’t completely left out as they included a “profit-sharing clause for a second transfer” in the transfer contract. Manchester United will receive 50% of the profits from any future transfers involving the player.
Fourth, the transfer contract for Greenwood includes a buy-back clause. This is typically included when Manchester United sells academy players, but The Telegraph stated that the inclusion of this clause is controversial. It is understood that Greenwood will never consider returning to Manchester United in the future. After the criminal case, media controversy, and the overall impact of the events, Greenwood was exhausted by the idea of staying at Man United. His family also strongly believes that the player should leave England and play football abroad.
Overall, British media believe that the most meaningful clause of all the aforementioned clauses is the “profit-sharing clause for a second transfer”. Greenwood is only 22 years old, and it’s entirely possible that he could join a top-tier financial powerhouse club in the future. Marseille is unlikely to be Greenwood’s final destination. If he can escape the burden of off-field controversies and fully unleash his potential, this clause could potentially generate a significant revenue for the Red Devils in the future.
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