During World Cup Fenerbahçe break Ligue record with Greenwood fee

During the World Cup semi‑final, Turkish giants Fenerbahçe announced the record signing of Ligue 1 star Mason Greenwood, the 24‑year‑old moving from Olympique Marseille to Istanbul at halftime, with a base fee of €40 million and up to €2 million in bonuses overall.

The club’s hierarchy showed little interest in the ongoing World Cup, stating, “Yes, there is currently a World Cup semifinal going on, but the people in charge at Turkish top club Fenerbahçe couldn’t care less.” The remark underscored their focus on the transfer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Fenerbahçe will pay OM €40 million for Greenwood, with a further €2 million possible in bonuses. The amount eclipses the club’s previous record signing.

The prior record belonged to Mattéo Guendouzi, acquired for €28 million. That deal had set the benchmark for Fenerbahçe’s spending in recent years.

Manchester United, the Englishman’s former club, will receive more than €10 million through a sell‑on clause. The clause ensures United benefits financially from the transfer.

Greenwood has signed a contract on the Bosporus until June 2030. His annual salary is reported at around €10 million net, three times what he earned in Marseille.

Last season, the English forward was directly involved in 37 goals for Olympique Marseille, scoring 26 times and providing 11 assists. Those numbers underline his productivity in Ligue 1.

The article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence, with the original version available in German. The use of AI highlights the growing role of technology in sports journalism.