Mason Greenwood's transfer fee revealed amid Fenerbahçe candidate's agreement
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi has reportedly reached an agreement with Mason Greenwood for a four-year contract.
- If elected, Safi plans to sign the English player, who is currently on loan at Marseille from Manchester United.
- Marseille is seeking a transfer fee of 50 million euros plus 5 million euros in bonuses for Greenwood, with Manchester United set to receive half of the transfer proceeds.
Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi has reportedly secured an agreement with Mason Greenwood, signaling a potential major transfer for the Turkish club. Safi, if elected as the club's president, intends to sign the English forward to a four-year contract.
Greenwood is currently on loan at French club Marseille from Manchester United. Reports indicate that Marseille is demanding a substantial transfer fee for the 24-year-old player. Fabrizio Romano reported that Marseille is seeking 50 million euros upfront, with an additional 5 million euros in potential bonuses.
Under the terms of the deal, Marseille would be obligated to pay half of the transfer fee received to Manchester United. Marseille had initially acquired Greenwood for 26 million euros. During his time at Marseille, Greenwood has made 81 appearances, scoring 48 goals and providing 17 assists.
The potential transfer highlights Safi's ambitious plans for Fenerbahçe, aiming to significantly strengthen the squad with a high-profile international player. The financial details suggest a significant investment, with the club's presidential election outcome poised to determine the fate of this potential deal.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.