Olympique de Marseille has finalized the signing of forward Mason Greenwood from Manchester United in a transfer deal worth up to €31.6 million (£26.6 million).

The 22-year-old, who emerged from Manchester United’s youth academy, has committed to a contract with the French club that will keep him at Marseille until 2029.

Greenwood's tenure at Manchester United saw its highs and lows. After making his debut in 2019 and demonstrating significant promise by scoring 35 goals in 129 appearances, his time with the club was abruptly interrupted in January 2022 due to serious legal issues. Charges of attempted rape and assault were dropped in February 2023.

During a loan spell at Getafe last season, Greenwood managed to rejuvenate his career, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in 36 appearances. Following a six-month internal investigation into his conduct, Manchester United and Greenwood mutually agreed to part ways in August 2023.

The decision by Marseille to sign Greenwood has not been without controversy, drawing criticism from various quarters, including the mayor of Marseille, due to the sensitive nature of the allegations previously leveled against him.

Despite the backlash, Marseille proceeded with the transfer, aiming to strengthen their squad with Greenwood's addition. Manchester United has secured a substantial sell-on clause as part of the deal, maintaining an interest in Greenwood’s future performance.

Greenwood’s first opportunity to play in England as a Marseille player could arise on August 3, when Marseille is set to face Sunderland in a pre-season friendly at Bradford City’s Valley Parade, due to renovations at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.