The arrival of Mason Greenwood at Olympique de Marseille caused a lot of ink to flow this summer but on the pitch, the former Manchester United and Getafe player has become the new darling of the Vélodrome by being the team's top scorer. Ligue 1 this season with 12 goals in 18 games. But the Marseille number 10 made a big decision regarding his future by changing his sporting nationality.
From England to Jamaica
Born in Bradford, Mason Greenwood cut his teeth with the English U17, U18 and Under-20 selections and on September 5, 2020, made his first and last selection with Gareth Southgate's Three Lions. First excluded with Phil Foden for violating the health rules put in place during Covid, he was then permanently excluded after accusations of attempted rape and assault resulting in bodily harm.
The legal proceedings being abandoned, his return to the selection was legally possible but was never up to date. The Daily Mirro reveals that he will now represent Jamaica, the country of his nationality and the country of origin of his father. However, he will have to wait to make his debut with his new selection because OM refuses to allow him to participate in the friendly matches at the beginning of February against Trinidad and Tobago but could make his debut next June during the World Cup qualifiers. facing the British Virgin Islands and Guatemala.
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To summarize
In great form at Olympique de Marseille, a huge announcement has fallen on the future of Mason Greenwood. Born in England, the Marseille striker has only made one cap with the Three Lions and will now wear the colors of Jamaica where his father is from. He should make his debut with his new selection.
