“The French club took advantage of a clause in the contract that allows the Red Devils to reduce their share of the future sale of the player.”, — write: football.ua
The French club took advantage of a clause in the contract that allows the Red Devils to reduce their share of the future sale of the player.
Mason Greenwood Getty Images December 18, 2025, 10:20 p.m
When Greenwood moved to Marseille in July 2024 for £26m, Manchester United included a clause in the contract to receive 50% of the profit from the striker’s next sale. However, as it became known, there are mechanisms in the agreement that allow the French to gradually buy out these economic rights.
Longoria explained that thanks to the fulfillment of certain conditions — notably Marseille’s likely qualification for the Champions League — United’s share had already begun to shrink.
“Now we can add another 5% for entering the Champions League. In this case, Manchester United’s share will drop to 35%,” said the Marseille president.
For the club from Old Trafford, these funds were to become critical for compliance with the rules of financial fair play. Given that Greenwood’s market value is skyrocketing (he’s already scored 13 goals this season), losing even 5-15% of his resale value means losing millions of pounds.
Due to the successful performances of the player and the club, the share has already fallen to 40% and may drop to 35%. Greenwood is valued at around £60-80 million, so every reduction in interest significantly hits Manchester United’s budget.
Greenwood himself is experiencing a real renaissance in France under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi. Despite occasional criticism for his defensive passivity, his performance makes him one of the most desirable assets on the European market.