VIDEO: No saving that! Stunning left-footed strike from Mason Greenwood takes ex-Man Utd star to 11 goals for the season at Marseille

That return, which has been posted through just 16 games, leaves the one-cap England international just behind Stade Velodrome legend Didier Drogba when it comes to flying starts in the south of France. The 23-year-old winger continues to be billed as a “star boy” by Marseille.

His latest contribution came in a French Cup clash with Saint-Etienne, as Marseille eased their way into the next round of that competition courtesy of a 4-0 win on the road. Greenwood opened the scoring inside 22 minutes, and did so in spectacular style.

After seeing a floated ball towards the edge of the penalty area nodded down into his path, Greenwood did not have to break stride as he allowed one bounce before crashing a dipping effort low into the bottom corner – just inside the post.

Greenwood’s strike sparked more wild celebrations, with Marseille daring to dream that they can chase down major silverware in 2024-25 – with the efforts of their No.10 keeping them in cup contention and the Ligue 1 title race.