Mason Greenwood's Marseille sell-on clause, Getafe's 20% cut and a reported £60m asking price mean United could still net around £10.7m if the sale is profit-based. Betting impact: expect odds to shorten on Greenwood moving in the next window and markets to shift on Marseille’s attacking bets and summer transfer props involving Greenwood.
Mason Greenwood’s Marseille move and the sell-on clause
Manchester United included a sizeable, variable sell-on clause when Mason Greenwood joined Marseille in summer 2024. The percentage has been reported in the 40–50% range and was structured to change depending on Greenwood’s achievements at Marseille. Marseille’s qualification for the Champions League triggered add-ons to the initial fee and coincided with a reduction in the sell-on percentage.
Upfront fee and rationale
Marseille paid up to £26.7m for Greenwood. United accepted a lower immediate fee in exchange for a guaranteed future share of any onward transfer, betting on Greenwood’s value rising.
Profit versus total fee: the crucial distinction
The central uncertainty is whether United’s entitlement applies to Marseille’s profit on a future sale or to the total fee received. A sell-on based on profit produces a materially smaller payment to United than one based on the total transfer fee.
Example: a hypothetical £60m sale
If Greenwood is sold for £60m, the profit for Marseille would be £60m − £26.7m = £33.3m. A 40% cut of that profit equals £13.32m. Because Getafe are due a 20% share of United’s takings, United’s net would be roughly £13.32m − 20% = about £10.66m.
Getafe clause and legacy loan agreement
A prior agreement stemming from Greenwood’s loan spell entitles Getafe to 20% of United’s receipts from any future sale by Marseille. That reduces the net amount United ultimately receives from a profitable onward transfer.
Buy-back option and likelihood of use
United retain a buy-back option in the deal, which could be exercised if another club bids. Current expectations are that it will only be used in exceptional circumstances.
FFP and Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR)
Greenwood is classed as a homegrown player, meaning any fee United recovers in relation to the forward can be logged as pure profit under PSR and helps Premier League financial compliance.
Market value and transfer interest
Greenwood’s performances in Ligue 1 have increased his valuation, with suggestions of an asking price near £60m and interest from major clubs. How the sell-on clause is defined will determine how much United benefits financially from any big-money departure.
Implications for bettors and transfer markets
The combination of a rising valuation, clause ambiguity and Getafe’s entitlement creates clear betting angles. Punters may back Greenwood to move in the next window and adjust stakes on Marseille’s goal/attack markets if he departs. Transfer-market odds for Greenwood and futures on club finishes where he plays could also shift as offers and clause details emerge.
Summary: Greenwood’s potential sale could generate a meaningful, but reduced, windfall for United depending on whether the sell-on is profit- or fee-based and after Getafe’s 20% share; bettors should monitor transfer activity and market reactions closely.
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