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A “star striker” signs for OM, De Zerbi lets go in private

Arthur Mountain

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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.

For many years, OM has never hidden its desire to recruit a decisive player on the offensive level. In previous seasons, Alexis Sanchez and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang met this criterion, and now it is Mason Greenwood. Conquered by his English winger, Roberto De Zerbi even considers that he is his star striker.

This is probably the most talked about transfer this summer. In fact, theABOUT did not hesitate to drop €26M, excluding bonuses, to recruit Mason Greenwood. A controversial signing given the accusations of rape to which the player is the subject, but on a sporting level, the English winger, initially pushed by Manchester Unitedmeets expectations since he is the top scorer in theABOUT with his 8 achievements in Ligue 1.

Greenwood, OM's star striker?

Et Roberto DeZerbi is aware of the weight of Mason Greenwood at theABOUT. According to RMC Sportthe Italian technician sees the former player of Manchester United as its star striker given his performance and talent. Difficult to prove him wrong when we see the start of the season Mason Greenwoodespecially in comparison with the other Olympian attackers.

De Zerbi tries to manage it as best as possible

A status that must be protected and Roberto DeZerbi is aware of it. RMC Sport thus describes the way in which the coach of theABOUT manages its star on a daily basis by taking the example of a training session open to the public in recent days. The media mentions a “ positive management » based on the delicate balance between encouraging your player, but also poking him when necessary. But overall, By Zerbi is on the lookout for the slightest gesture of Greenwood. THE ” good, Mason! Come on, Mason » resonate within the center Robert Louis-Dreyfus and the staff turns its attention to the Englishman's behavior. “ Even if it means turning a blind eye if the Englishman is slightly offside on a goal scored », laughs RMC Sport, specifying that “ When in doubt, it is better to give confidence to your “star” attacker ».

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