‘I hope to be here next season for the Champions League' – Mason Greenwood reveals he wants to stay at Marseille
Speaking at a press conference attended by Get French Football News, Mason Greenwood (23) has revealed that his desire is to stay at Marseille next season, with the club qualified for the 2025-2026 Champions League. RMC Sport reported earlier this week that the club could consider offers for the Englishman, but the player has today expressed his desire to play in the Champions League next season.
'I hope to be here next year for the Champions League,' said Greenwood at a rare press conference appearance. 'All the other players tell me that the stadium is something special. I think it's been a very positive season, we've reached our objective.'
'I feel at home here. I recently had a baby here with my girlfriend. Not a lot of people get to experience that kind of thing here and with all my teammates and coaches I would like to thank them all.
Greenwood's long-range finish last week qualified OM for a return to the Champions League with a podium spot, which has marked a late-season improvement in form for the Englishman. Greenwood has scored 19 goals in 33 matches this season, just two behind the league's top scorer in Ousmane Dembélé.
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