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Roberto De Zerbi vows to 'defend Mason Greenwood publicly' as Man Utd outcast edges closer to Marseille transfer amid fan protest plans

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Marseille have reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-latest-marseille-transfer-man-utd-outcast-offer-roberto-de-zerbi-link-up/blt0082979a6d583c61" target="_blank">made an offer for the 22-year-old forward</a>, but the news of his potential transfer has angered many of the Ligue 1 team's supporters, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-not-welcome-campaign-launched-marseille-fans-man-utd-outcast-permanent-transfer-ligue-1/blt94ad61cceaf8e8d3" target="_blank">launched a social media campaign to make it clear that he is not welcome at the club</a>.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Greenwood was to face charges of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/man-utd-mason-greenwood-cleared-all-charges-attempted-rape-assault-case/blt667fec4a13dfc50d" target="_blank">attempted rape, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour</a> before they were eventually dropped in February 2023. United opted to loan him to Getafe last season <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/revealed-why-man-utd-have-decided-to-sever-ties-with-mason-greenwood/bltceb6dc6e113c2c1d" target="_blank">due to fears that bringing him back into Erik ten Hag's team would spark anger</a> among fans and staff. The Red Devils have seemingly given up on the idea of him returning to Old Trafford amid interest from many teams across Europe, but backlash awaits any team that attempts to sign him, as De Zerbi and Marseille have found out.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

De Zerbi, however, is not concerned about the criticism his team face. Asked about the prospect of Greenwood joining the French side amid the response to the reports, the Italian told reporters: "The only thing I can say is that when a player signs for the club where I work, I consider him as my child. I protect him through thick and thin, even if I can pull his ear in private, I will defend him publicly. My players are like my sons."

WHAT DE ZERBI SAID

The one-time England international will hope to have his future clarified soon so that he can continue his career after scoring eight goals and registering six assists in La Liga for Getafe.

WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

Roberto De Zerbi vows to 'defend Mason Greenwood publicly' as Man Utd outcast edges closer to Marseille transfer amid fan protest plans | Goal.com

Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi has vowed to publicly defend Mason Greenwood as if he was his own child should he join from Manchester United.

Roberto De Zerbi vows to &apos;defend Mason Greenwood publicly&apos; as Man Utd outcast edges closer to Marseille transfer amid fan protest plans