Overview
- Marseille defeated Newcastle United 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, marking Greenwood’s return to face English opposition.
- Coach Roberto De Zerbi described Greenwood as a good person who has paid a heavy price, reiterating his support before and after the fixture.
- Greenwood has scored 11 goals this season and 33 for Marseille overall, with OM sitting second in Ligue 1 two points behind Paris Saint-Germain.
- Manchester United retained a 50% sell-on clause in Greenwood’s 2024 transfer to Marseille, with reports linking him to major clubs and suggesting a high asking price.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel has said Greenwood is not in his plans, as debate over the player’s past continues, including public comments of support from Samir Nasri.