Atletico Madrid Targets Man Utd Forward for Summer Transfer Wishlist Following Griezmann’s Acclaim
Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United career looks to be over. The 22-year-old forward has been handed a possible escape route from the club, with Atletico Madrid lining up a move for him at the end of the season. Greenwood’s time at Manchester United has been marred by controversy, as he was arrested in January 2022 on suspicion of rape, controlling behavior, and assault. Although the charges were later dropped, United’s hierarchy decided it was best for Greenwood to find a new club and continue his career elsewhere.
In September, Greenwood joined Getafe on a season-long loan deal. Since then, he has made 22 appearances for the La Liga outfit and scored seven goals in all competitions this season. Despite facing criticism in Spain and jeers from rival supporters, Greenwood’s performances have caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs. Juventus and Barcelona have been credited with an interest in the young forward in recent months.
According to The Telegraph, Atletico Madrid is also interested in signing Greenwood. The club has placed him on their shortlist of attacking targets for the summer transfer window. Atleti had attempted to bring in a forward before the January transfer deadline, but their bid to sign Moise Kean from Juventus fell through at the medical stage. With Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata under pressure, Atletico Madrid sees Greenwood as a potential solution.
Although Greenwood is under contract at Manchester United until 2025, the Red Devils are willing to sell their academy graduate for a cut-price fee. Greenwood has scored 35 goals in 129 games for his boyhood club, making him an attractive prospect for potential buyers.
Greenwood’s performances have not gone unnoticed by his opponents either. After Atletico Madrid’s 3-3 draw with Getafe in December, Antoine Griezmann praised Greenwood for causing problems for his team. Griezmann said, “Mason Greenwood was really causing us problems in the second half. We couldn’t stop him, and it cost us the game.” This acknowledgment from a player of Griezmann’s caliber further highlights Greenwood’s potential.
However, Greenwood’s time at Getafe has not been without controversy. In a recent match against Real Madrid, an incident involving Greenwood and Jude Bellingham occurred, with Bellingham being accused of using an alleged slur towards Greenwood. The Spanish FA has been asked to investigate the incident, and Getafe’s manager, Jose Bordalas, has called for respect for Greenwood, describing him as a “great guy” with exemplary behavior.
As the summer transfer window approaches, the future of Mason Greenwood remains uncertain. Will Atletico Madrid be successful in their pursuit of the talented forward? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure, Greenwood’s performances have caught the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, and his potential is undeniable.