Marseille Mayor Slams Potential Mason Greenwood Transfer Over Domestic Abuse Allegations

• Marseille mayor Benoit Payan strongly opposes the club’s pursuit of Mason Greenwood from Manchester United.
• Payan described Greenwood’s alleged actions of domestic violence and $exual assault as “reprehensible” and “shameful”, saying the transfer is “unacceptable” and would cover the club in “shame”.
• The mayor vowed to push for the cancellation of the reported €30 million deal, which includes a substantial sell-on clause.
• Greenwood, 22, has faced previous accusations of domestic violence and $exual assault, although the charges were later withdrawn.

Newsypeople- Marseille wants to get Mason Greenwood from Manchester United, but the city’s mayor, Benoit Payan, is strongly against it for moral reasons.

Greenwood, who is 22 years old, got arrested in January 2022 because people thought he committed domestic violence.

Later on, though, they dropped the charges since important witnesses decided not to speak anymore. Mayor Payan said he feels very upset about the idea of Greenwood joining Marseille.

He thinks that what Greenwood is accused of means he should not represent the team or the city’s values.

Mayor Payan wants to talk with Marseille president Pablo Longoria and ask him to stop this transfer because he does not want the club linked with something so “shameful.” The mayor’s opinion is similar to what many Marseille supporters feel.

These fans use social media to express their disapproval of the possible signing, with the hashtag #GreenwoodNotWelcome.
The manager of Marseille, Roberto de Zerbi, has a more cautious view. He says that Mason Greenwood is not yet part of the team and admits he does not know specifics about this personal issue.

As the transfer story still goes on, what the mayor says against it and fans’ protests make doubts bigger about the deal.
Many now wonder if Greenwood’s supposed actions can be forgiven and if Marseille should ignore these things just to get a skilled player.

See the news below…

🚨🎙️ Mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan: "I will ask the president of Marseille not to sign Mason Greenwood.

I don't want my club to be covered in the shame of someone who hits his wife. I don't want my club to be covered in the ashes of someone who hits his wife like that."… pic.twitter.com/C94OUvz50A

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