Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester United secured a significant 50% sell-on clause in their deal for Mason Greenwood with Marseille, which could lead to a substantial future windfall for the Red Devils.
Manchester United secured a significant financial safeguard in the transfer of Mason Greenwood to Olympique Marseille, according to an update from senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano, reports Give Me Sport.
The deal, which saw the 24-year-old move to the French club last year for a reported package of approximately £26.6 million, includes a substantial sell-on clause that could yield a major windfall for the Premier League giants.
Romano reported that Manchester United are entitled to “50% sell-on clause of the future sale” of the forward. This means that if Greenwood, who is under contract with Marseille until 2029, secures another big-money transfer, United will receive half of the resulting fee.
This provision is understood to be a key element for the club in terms of future Financial Fair Play requirements.
The transfer expert further highlighted the context of the clause by noting the player’s impressive form. Greenwood finished last season as Ligue 1’s joint top goalscorer and has started the current campaign strongly, making him a crucial asset for Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi.
This current valuation and importance mean United’s sell-on clause could prove highly lucrative.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano “revealed that Man United inserted a 50% sell-on clause in the deal to sell Greenwood to Marseille in 2024, which could prove important in terms of Financial Fair Play.”
Despite interest from several top clubs, Marseille were keen to retain the forward this summer, viewing him as integral to their squad.