Thomas Tuchel's stance on Mason Greenwood's England recall and a Man Utd clause in his deal
Mason Greenwood's international career has been on hold for several years, with his club success at Manchester United not translating to the international stage. The 24-year-old striker, who has been a standout performer for Marseille in Ligue 1, winning the Golden Boot last season and leading the league in scoring this campaign, has faced legal issues that have impacted his international prospects.
Greenwood was charged with rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behavior in 2022, which were later dropped. Despite his success at club level, his legal troubles ended his England career, and he has yet to be recalled to the squad. Former national team boss Gareth Southgate ruled him out outright, and current manager Thomas Tuchel has previously admitted he's not considering Greenwood.
The German manager stated, 'I have not spoken to him or his camp. My understanding was that he was trying to play for Jamaica, so we didn't give it another thought. He's not in our thoughts for our team.'
Greenwood has filed papers to switch his international eligibility to Jamaica, but he has yet to make his debut for the country, even after being expected to be available for selection for Jamaica's World Cup 2026 qualifiers.
Despite his legal troubles, Greenwood has been a bargain for Marseille, with 42 goals in 62 games. The French giants paid United an extra £5 million due to securing Champions League football, and United inserted a 40% sell-on clause in his contract. If sold, United will receive almost half of the profit from the transfer fee.
Greenwood's next English opponent is Liverpool, who travel to the Stade Velodrome this Wednesday. The striker has scored just once against the Reds in five games, with his lone strike coming in a 3-2 win for United in the FA Cup fourth round in 2021.
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