Football Olympique Marseille’s controversial signing amid interest in Alexis Sanchez

He Olympic Marseille arrives on the market, amid his interest in Alexis Sanchez . The Foca team has made official the signing of striker Mason Greenwood.

The attacker was sacked from Manchester United following a domestic violence and attempted rape case in January 2022, but all charges were dropped a year later. The 22-year-old ended up at Getafe, where he had a great season.

His signature has sparked controversy. In fact, The city’s mayor, Benoit Payan, opposed his arrival . “His behavior is indescribable, unacceptable. I saw images that deeply affected me. Attacking his wife like that is unworthy of a man and I think he has no place in this team. I will ask the president of Olympique de Marseille not to hire him. I don’t want my club to be covered in the shame of someone who hits his wife. “This is not acceptable,” he said a few days ago.

Greenwood also came forward to address the criticism. “I am aware of all this, of course, but I do not want to enter into any controversy, I already expressed my feelings last year. Today, all this is behind us. My partner and I have rebuilt ourselves as a couple. We have been together since we were 16, since then we have a wonderful daughter. “We are impatient and eager to start this adventure in Marseille,” said the footballer.

The arrival of the English striker does not condemn the future of Alexis Sánchez. The interest of the Marseille team is there. There was a specific offer to acquire the services of the native of Tocopilla, who left a pleasant image in the club chaired by Pablo Longoria. During the 2022-23 season, he added 3,449 minutes on the field, in a total of 44 games. . Between local tournaments and the Champions League, The Chilean managed to contribute with 18 goals and three assists.

Actually, The main obstacle to their arrival was the non-EU quotas. However, one of these positions currently remains vacant. . So, if both parties reach an agreement, the signing could be finalized.

Management hopes that the striker will adjust his economic demands . According to French media, Sánchez expects to receive a salary close to 500 thousand euros per month, something similar to the one he received in his first stage, but which is now complicated by the reality of a club that has not even managed to qualify for international cups.

“I listen to offers, I’m calm, I love football and I want to be in a place where they love me and appreciate me. I want to stay in Europe, that’s always been the idea. It’s a dream of mine to continue in Europe,” the forward said during his vacation.

Today he continues to refine the details, but his intention is to remain in European football. The next few days could be decisive in closing the negotiations. Anyway, It is worth mentioning that Sánchez is wanted by Udinese, who are not relying on the idea of ​​ensuring the return of the Wonder Boy.