Mason Greenwood, currently making waves as a winger for Olympique de Marseille, has expressed his hopes for former Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to join him on the French Riviera. Speaking to Alfredo Pedulla, the 23-year-old Greenwood described Pogba as "fantastic man, a real professional. He took me under his wing at Manchester United and looked after me. He's top-class, I think every team in Europe would want him. If he came here, it would be fantastic." Pogba, now a free agent following the termination of his contract with Juventus, is facing his return to professional football after overcoming suspension due to a failed drug test. He’s expected to resume training with teams this month but won’t be eligible to play until March.
Greenwood's move last summer from Manchester United to Marseille has proven beneficial for both him and the club, with the young winger netting 13 goals and providing 4 assists across 20 matches this season. His enthusiasm for reuniting with Pogba highlights the internal camaraderie among players who previously played at Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Marseille is setting its eyes on Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, as confirmed by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano. The French club plans to approach Juventus with a proposal for Fagioli's transfer, yet discussions are set to begin only once they resolve the situation involving their own player, Koné. Juventus is pushing for a deal with an obligatory purchase option for Fagioli, whereas Marseille is advocating for a loan deal, adding complexity to the negotiations. The outcome of this standoff could be pivotal for both clubs as they seek to bolster their squads with young talent.
Fagioli, known for his technical skills and vision on the field, has garnered interest from various European clubs, accentuating the need for Juventus to extract maximum benefit from any transfer deal to strengthen their team across different positions. The discussions between Marseille and Juventus are anticipated to continue over the coming weeks, particularly as clarity on the Koné situation becomes available.
Adding to Marseille's transfer update, it was recently confirmed by Eintracht Frankfurt's press service about the transfer of French forward Elye Wahi from Marseille. The 22-year-old Wahi has signed with the German club until 2030, expressing his excitement about the move. He stated, "Eintracht is a big club which I heard many positive things about. I knew right away I wanted to take this chance and come here. I want to repay the trust with good performances and goals."
Wahi's departure follows his contributions to Marseille, where he made 14 appearances, scoring three goals and providing one assist across all competitions this season. His market value, estimated at 25 million euros according to Transfermarkt, reflects his potential and makes the transition beneficial for both the player and Eintracht Frankfurt.
These developments surrounding Olympique de Marseille signal not just potential reinforcements but also highlight the shifting dynamics within teams as they navigate player movements and contracts. With Greenwood advocating for Pogba’s arrival and Marseille actively pursuing Fagioli, the club is poised for significant changes as it aims to strengthen its performance for the rest of the season.