The Mason Greenwood transfer saga continues to dominate football headlines, with the Marseille club now seemingly set to finalize a deal with Fenerbahçe instead of the previously expected AS Roma. This abrupt shift has left Italian football circles buzzing with frustration.
Olympique de Marseille, facing financial constraints and eager to reduce payroll, is racing to offload Greenwood. The English winger, who was initially linked with AS Roma under the management of Gian Piero Gasperini, now appears destined for Fenerbahçe. This about-face has not gone unnoticed in Italy.
Italian pundits slam Greenwood transfer as a cautionary tale
Renowned Italian football journalist Roberto Pruzzo expressed his skepticism about the situation: “Greenwood? These kinds of negotiations never end well. There’s always doubt whether the player truly wants to join Roma, and in the end, he ends up at Fenerbahçe. It’s never the case that you think, ‘This is the player I want,’ and then sign him two hours later.” He shared these views during a radio broadcast, with his colleague Fernando Orsi adding: “Football won’t stop because of Greenwood. His reliability as a person is questionable, and with half the budget, you can find someone who fits Gasperini’s style. The World Cup is a showcase for players.”
Roma’s Plan B takes shape amid Greenwood uncertainty
Paolo Marcacci, another Italian football analyst, has already shifted focus to potential alternatives for AS Roma. He highlighted Pedro Moreira as an ideal replacement: “Moreira is a top-tier player whose profile aligns perfectly with Gasperini’s philosophy. His stock has risen, partly thanks to the World Cup, but we’ll have to see. This applies to players like Nusa, Garnacho, and others. Then there’s Tresoldi, who delivered an impressive season. Gasperini could refine Moreira into an even more complete player. Greenwood’s salary is beyond the reach of Italian clubs, and they’re sacrificing Champions League football in pursuit of him.”