Mason Greenwood sends out strong motivational message after scoring first Marseille goal since €30m transfer from Man Utd

The 22-year-old forward has completed a €30 million (£25m/$33m) transfer to the Ligue 1 heavyweights. He spent last season on loan at La Liga side Getafe, winning their Player of the Year award and attracting interest from across Europe.

United were expected to sanction a permanent sale this summer, with Marseille winning that recruitment race. There was opposition to that deal from certain sections of a loyal fan base at Stade Velodrome, but a big-money move has been pushed through.

Greenwood has been in friendly action for his new club, with the target being found in a pre-season clash with Pau FC. The one-cap England international is hoping to build a bright future in Marseille and has posted a “brick by brick” message on social media.

United have a buy-back option on Greenwood, which is unlikely to be taken up, while also including a sell-on clause in the terms that took a product of their academy system away from Old Trafford. Greenwood has signed a five-year contract at Marseille through to 2029.