Here is the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-14 22:40:00.
Marseille forward Mason Greenwood is close to finalizing a four-year contract with Fenerbahçe after Atlético Madrid abandoned their interest, citing difficulties in contacting him. Sources informed ESPN that Atlético’s pursuit was hampered by Greenwood’s unavailability.
Last week, Greenwood was considering both offers. Atlético Madrid viewed him as a strong candidate to replace Antoine Griezmann, given his impressive performance during two seasons in Ligue 1.
However, the Atlético management grew frustrated when Greenwood did not respond to attempts from Diego Simeone, leaving the club feeling disrespected. After two days without communication, they withdrew from the negotiation process, leaving Fenerbahçe as the sole candidate for his transfer.
Despite Atlético’s higher offer of €45 million ($51.3 million), the terms provided for Greenwood were less appealing compared to Fenerbahçe’s proposal. Greenwood and his family had expressed interest in returning to Spain, particularly after his previous stint at Getafe.
The deal with Fenerbahçe is reportedly valued between €7 million ($8 million) and €8 million ($9 million) per year net. Furthermore, the transfer fee for the 24-year-old, who joined Marseille two years ago, is set at €40 million plus €2 million in bonuses, with 35% of the fee going back to Manchester United due to a clause included in his initial transfer.
Recent reports indicated that Greenwood faced challenges at Marseille this season, including tardiness to team meetings and missed sponsor events. These issues reportedly led to tensions within the club, particularly with sporting director Medhi Benatia. Despite these hurdles, Greenwood had an outstanding season, netting 23 goals for Marseille.
FAQs
Why did Atlético Madrid drop their pursuit of Mason Greenwood?
Atlético Madrid became frustrated after failing to reach Greenwood, interpreting his lack of communication as disinterest in their offer.
What are the details of Greenwood’s deal with Fenerbahçe?
Mason Greenwood is nearing a four-year contract, with a reported annual salary of €7-8 million and a transfer fee of €40 million plus bonuses.
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- Source: www.espn.com – SOCCER
- Published: 2026-07-14 22:40:00
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