Mason Greenwood is focused on the future despite Marseille’s president admitting his arrival ‘raises many questions’

Mason Greenwood says he “only wants to look forward” after facing an uncomfortable press conference in Marseille this afternoon.

The player, who has played in England, joined Marseille from Manchester United last night for a fee of up to £26.6 million.

Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, control and coercion in October 2022 but the charges – which he denied – were dropped five months later after key witnesses recanted their cooperation and new material emerged.

He spent last season on loan at Getafe, scoring 10 goals in 36 games, and is now focused on rebuilding football in Marseille despite opposition from the city’s mayor who said the player was “against the principles of OM” and other supporters who founded the team. #Greenwood The campaign is unacceptable.

He said: “I don’t want to get into that. I talked about this yesterday and last year. I just want to look forward and move forward with my partner and my daughter and focus on football. I will focus on things off the field and my family.

“In my life, I was in Madrid last season [with Getafe] with my partner and daughter and we had a comfortable stay. We were happy, it’s a great city and a great club and I expect the same here in Marseille. The house is beautiful. I’ve only been here for a few days but I already feel at home.”

Premier session, Mason is déjà au travail 💪 pic.twitter.com/dYnEMCDc3K

– Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) July 19, 2024

Another question related to Greenwood’s past was fired by Marseille’s press officer, but club president Pablo Longoria admitted that his arrival “raises many questions”.

Longoria said: “I’m very excited to welcome a player with Mason’s international appeal.

“He is a young player with many qualities, one of the biggest talents and he showed this with Manchester United and Getafe.

“There were big European teams competing with us. Thanks to his family, his camp and you Mason. His arrival shows the desire we want to show this season.

“I want to tell everyone that I am beginning to understand that Mason’s arrival raises many questions. I respect everyone’s opinion but I’m not here to get into an argument. We are talking about the past tense, it is a complicated situation. Mason has already spoken about this matter, even yesterday.

“I have taken the necessary time to look at all aspects of the case and I can assure you that the club has a high level and thorough approach. I’m Spanish so I know Mason was exemplary last season in Madrid.

“It is time to talk about the future, as the president of OM, I will support Mason like all his colleagues to achieve our goals. I want to say that I can personally confirm that Mason has all the values ​​that we want to develop in the club. “