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Greenwood Joins Fenerbahçe, 50% Sell-On Clause Hits United

6/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi announced that Mason Greenwood has agreed to join the Turkish club on a four-year contract.
The move follows his 2024 transfer to Olympique Marseille for about £26 million, which included a 50 % sell-on clause for Manchester United.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said the clause exceeds 5-10 % rates and will heavily impact United.
Manchester United could receive additional funds this summer if Greenwood leaves Marseille for Fenerbahçe.

History

Historical Context

In June 2012 Eden Hazard transferred from Lille to Chelsea for a reported £32 million, an early high-value deal. Manchester United later received a sell-on fee when Paul Pogba returned from Juventus in 2016, showing the tactic’s spread. The 2024 signing of Mason Greenwood by Fenerbahçe, with a sell-on clause, confirms the practice is now commonplace.

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Story summary

Fenerbahçe presidential candidate Hakan Safi announced that Mason Greenwood has agreed to join the Turkish club on a four-year contract.
The move follows his 2024 transfer to Olympique Marseille for about £26 million, which included a 50 % sell-on clause for Manchester United.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said the clause exceeds 5-10 % rates and will heavily impact United.
Manchester United could receive additional funds this summer if Greenwood leaves Marseille for Fenerbahçe.

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