Mason Greenwood will be 'one of the greatest in Europe' as Roberto De Zerbi sees Marseille star developing into 'complete player'

Greenwood’s move to France has been nothing short of transformative. In his first Ligue 1 season, the English forward netted 21 goals and provided six assists, finishing as joint-top scorer alongside Ousmane Dembele. This season, he has already struck twice and registered four assists across competitions, including a decisive contribution against Madrid in the Champions League.

De Zerbi has been effusive in his praise of Greenwood, highlighting the Englishman’s potential to join Europe’s elite. The Marseille coach said: "I expect him to become a complete player, like the greatest players in Europe. Yesterday I saw a bit of Newcastle-Barcelona, I saw Raphinha pressing everyone in the last 20 minutes, with incredible determination."

He added: "I also see Mbappe at Madrid, Dembele too. I would like to help him. I would like him to become a complete player, a team player. That's my job, it's not just individual work. You improve the collective by improving the individuals."

The former Mnachester United player has flourished under De Zerbi’s system, where he is used both as a wide forward cutting inside and as a central striker when required. His versatility and finishing power have made him indispensable, while also easing Les Olympiens' transition into a more dynamic attacking side capable of competing with France’s heavyweights.

After a good performance against Los Blancos, Greenwood is set for another major challenge when Marseille meet PSG this weekend. The clash against the defending European champions offers him the perfect stage to reinforce De Zerbi’s belief that he is on the path to greatness.