Unprecedented! Manchester United Plays the "Unlucky Buyer" Again? Selling the "Disheartened Star" Involves a 6 Million Pound Share

Greenwood ultimately joined Marseille, with a transfer fee of 26.7 million pounds (approximately 31.75 million euros), plus a 50% share of future transfer profits. Honestly, this is a win-win outcome for both Manchester United and Greenwood. Due to ongoing pressure from various parties, Greenwood could not return to Manchester United, while the club also secured a transfer fee to strengthen its squad. However, Manchester United cannot receive the full 31.75 million euros—can you believe it?

According to reports from the authoritative media The Athletic, when Greenwood transferred to Marseille, Getafe could also receive a 20% share of the transfer fee, roughly 6 million euros. Moreover, if Marseille sells Greenwood again in the future, Getafe can continue to benefit—this was a condition they set during Greenwood's loan last year.

Honestly, this clause is unheard of. Not only did they not charge a loan fee, but they also covered most of the player's salary, and even included a 20% share of a future transfer in the loan agreement—this is unprecedented in the entire history of football. Some people, upon hearing such terms, chose to criticize, believing Manchester United once again played the role of the "unlucky buyer." However, more people chose to understand and acknowledged the decision made by the club's leadership.

Last summer when Greenwood was set to return, Manchester United initially planned for his comeback. But ultimately, they found the resistance too strong: feminist organizations protested outside Old Trafford, public skepticism grew, and eventually the club's management compromised, seeking ways to send Greenwood away. However, after surveying the landscape, Manchester United found that teams willing to accept Greenwood were few, and ultimately Getafe stepped up under pressure and extended an olive branch.

To facilitate this loan, Manchester United had to make financial sacrifices. At that time, Greenwood's market value was zero; if a loan couldn't be arranged, the likely outcome would have been him "rotting at the club" or even being released—undoubtedly the worst scenario. The player's future would be completely ruined, and the club would get nothing.

But Greenwood gained a stage to prove himself again and an opportunity to regain acceptance from fans, with the results evident to all. During his season at Getafe, Greenwood soared once more on the pitch. Getafe also provided ample opportunities for Greenwood to perform: 33 starts in 36 matches, scoring 10 goals and assisting 6 times, with his market value rising back to 25 million euros.

This opportunity also reignited interest from other clubs, including Juventus, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Marseille. Ultimately, Marseille showed the most sincerity: 26.7 million pounds plus a 50% share of future transfer profits, and Marseille was also Greenwood's preferred destination. This historic French club is ambitious this summer, signing several formidable players. Greenwood will undoubtedly be the offensive core of the forward line, and with his ability, scoring 20+ goals in a season is not difficult.

Therefore, although the clause sounds incredible, Manchester United made a choice that benefited everyone under those circumstances. We also look forward to Greenwood blossoming again in French football, reclaiming the brilliance of the "English star."