A fan petition threatens to derail Mason Greenwood’s move to AS Roma

Under pressure from UEFA sanctions, OM must rectify its financial accounts by the end of the upcoming season to avoid exclusion from European competitions. This presents a formidable challenge for the new club president, Stéphane Richard, and the recently appointed sporting director, Grégory Lorenzi. Consequently, OM is expected to sell multiple players this summer, including those with the highest market values, such as Mason Greenwood.

Greenwood closing in on AS Roma

Mason Greenwood‘s next destination appears to be AS Roma, who have made the OM number 10 their primary target for a new project and their return to the Ligue des champions. While the player has reportedly agreed to the move, the French club is demanding a substantial fee of nearly €50 million, with 40% of that sum earmarked for Manchester United. Italian press reports indicate that negotiations are ongoing, but the deal could face an unexpected complication.

Supporters launch a petition against his transfer

Indeed, reports from TMW reveal that the proposed transfer is far from popular among AS Roma‘s fanbase. A segment of the supporters has initiated a petition on the iPetitions.com platform under the title “#NoGreenwood: Roma must remain true to its values.” This opposition is rooted in the fact that the OM player was previously accused by his partner of rape and domestic violence. This same controversy is why Mason Greenwood has limited suitors on the transfer market, particularly in the Premier League, where he is no longer welcome. It remains to be seen what impact this petition will have on the final outcome of the transfer.