Man United Set to Pocket Multi-Million Mason Greenwood Bonus Thanks to Clever Clause

Manchester United are in line for a significant transfer bonus of close to £12 million, as former player Mason Greenwood closes in on a transfer to Turkish giants Fenerbahce.

According to latest reports, Fenerbahce have reached a €45 million agreement with French club Marseille for the sale of Greenwood this summer.

It is reported that the United academy graduate will earn €8 million per season, with an additional €2 million available in bonuses in Turkey.

Greenwood departed Old Trafford for the French club in July 2024, following the conclusion of a club investigation. This came after serious charges against him, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February 2023.

Although United had initially considered reintegrating the academy product, a public backlash led to the decision to sell him. Marseille secured his services for a reported £26.6 million, and Greenwood has since impressed, scoring 48 goals in 81 appearances and drawing attention from clubs across Europe.

The deal that took Greenwood to Ligue 1 included a substantial sell-on clause, a move that is now set to benefit United financially.

A move to the Turkish club would net United €14 million (£11.9m), a welcome boost to United's transfer budget during a crucial window where they have struggled to secure some of their main targets due to high prices from selling clubs.

The original agreement with Marseille also contained a buy-back option, but according to transfer news guru Fabrizio Romano, United have opted against taking this option and will therefore cash in on his transfer to Turkey instead.