With the financial situation at OM reaching a critical point, the club is under pressure to finalize several player sales before June 30. In this context, Mason Greenwood has become a primary candidate for a departure, especially as he has emerged as a top target for AS Roma. However, the supporters of the Italian club are expressing strong opposition to the move.

Under the watchful eye of UEFA, OM must stabilize its finances by the conclusion of the next campaign or risk being barred from continental tournaments. This high-stakes mission is now in the hands of Stéphane Richard, the new president in Marseille, and the recently appointed sporting director Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, the club is expected to offload several key players this summer, focusing on those with the highest market value, such as Mason Greenwood.

Greenwood linked with move to AS Roma

The next chapter for Mason Greenwood seems to be taking shape in Italy. AS Roma has made the OM attacker a central piece of their recruitment strategy as they prepare for a return to the Ligue des champions. While the player has reportedly given his consent for the move, the Marseille hierarchy is holding out for a substantial fee. The club is demanding nearly €50 million for the transfer, a price tag driven by a clause that guarantees 40% of the sale price to Manchester United. While discussions are ongoing, a significant obstacle has appeared from an unexpected source.

Supporters organize protest against the transfer

The proposed signing is far from popular among the AS Roma faithful. A group of fans has launched an online petition titled “#NoGreenwood: Roma must stay true to its values” to voice their disapproval. The backlash is rooted in the previous allegations of domestic violence and assault involving the OM player. These legal controversies are the reason Mason Greenwood has found very few suitors in the transfer market, particularly in the Premier League, where he is no longer welcome. Whether this grassroots movement will be enough to stop the transfer remains a major question for the coming weeks.