Overview
- La Provence reported that Mason Greenwood was close to being transfer-listed last season following tensions with sporting director Medhi Benatia over his work rate and defensive contribution.
- The investigation said Benatia frequently criticised Greenwood and that the forward avoided him at the training ground, with Roberto De Zerbi briefly benching the player for matches against Lens and PSG.
- The outlet also reported that senior executive Cécilia Barontini filed a police incident report after a heated confrontation with Benatia during the 2024 summer period over recruitment decisions.
- According to the report, Barontini opposed the Greenwood signing, objected to a potential move for Youcef Atal, and raised concerns about the conduct of Ali Zarrak within the sporting structure.
- Marseille’s communications chief called the articles accusatory and based on dubious sources, while Greenwood remains a key performer this season with 25 goals and eight assists as OM sit third in Ligue 1.