Marseille have revealed that Mason Greenwood earned Man of the Match honours on his Ligue 1 debut, with the ex-Manchester United star bagging a brace.
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Left England for fresh start in FranceMaking a positive early impressionHas already been among the goalsGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The 22-year-old forward, who completed a £27 million ($35m) transfer from Old Trafford to Stade Velodrome in the summer window, is in the process of making a positive early impression in France. There had been opposition to his signing when a deal was first discussed, but he is winning over doubters.
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Greenwood impressed on loan at Spanish side Getafe last season, winning their Player of the Year award, and is already picking up individual awards in the French top-flight. Marseille consider his performance against Brest to have been “dazzling”.
DID YOU KNOW?
The one-cap England international opened his Ligue 1 goal account inside three minutes, with a smart finish that was drilled low into the bottom corner, before then converting from the penalty spot as he once again showcased his two-footed prowess – with those efforts enough to earn a MOTM gong.
WHAT NEXT?
Having got off to the best possible start in new surroundings – with goals also being recorded during pre-season – Greenwood and Marseille will be back in action next weekend when playing host to Reims, as their No.10 gets the chance to further prove his worth on home soil.