‘Never gets old’ feeling for Mason Greenwood at Marseille as ex-Man Utd forward opens goal account in 2025-26

Mason Greenwood has opened his goal account for the 2025-26 season, with scoring at Stade Velodrome a feeling that “never gets old”.

• Forward moved to France in 2024
• Won Golden Boot in debut campaign
• Transfer speculation fended off

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The former Manchester United forward generated plenty of transfer speculation early in the summer window. Admiring glances were shot in his direction after registering 21 Ligue 1 goals during his debut campaign in France.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  That return was enough to earn him a share of the Golden Boot alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Ballon d’Or contender Ousmane Dembele. Greenwood is now up and running in the new campaign.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  The 23-year-old held his nerve to convert from the penalty spot in a meeting with Paris FC. Said effort opened the scoring for Marseille, as they swept their way to a comfortable 5-2 victory over top-flight newcomers.

• WHAT GREENWOOD SAID

  Greenwood has become a fan favourite in Marseille, with those in the stands being given plenty to cheer. He posted on social media after getting supporters off their seats once more: “Scoring at the Velodrome never gets old, Big win, big team effort!”