Roma are pushing hard to sign Mason Greenwood before the end of June, with the club devising a structured payment plan designed to satisfy Marseille’s financial obligations to UEFA while keeping the total outlay manageable, and with Gasperini himself in regular contact with the player to ensure he stays committed to the move.
According to Corriere dello Sport, via CalcioMercato, Roma are prepared to make an immediate payment of €15-20 million to Marseille before June 30, with a further €35 million, split between a fixed fee and bonuses, spread across multiple instalments.
The structure is deliberately designed to allow Marseille to register the full transfer value in their 2026 financial year, satisfying the capital gains requirement imposed by UEFA to avoid further sanctions.
June 30 deadline and July clause create perfect storm for Roma & Greenwood
Two deadlines are driving the urgency.
Marseille need to generate capital gains before June 30 to comply with their own UEFA obligations.
And from July, a release clause kicks in that raises Greenwood’s price to €60 million, making the current window the optimal moment for Roma to strike a deal at a lower figure.
Marseille currently hold firm at €50 million guaranteed plus €5 million in bonuses, though 40% of any fee must be forwarded to Manchester United, significantly reducing their actual net income.
Greenwood has already agreed personal terms with Roma on a contract worth €4.5 million net per season plus bonuses, a figure set to increase in subsequent years.
Gasperini has been instrumental in convincing the player, the pair are in continuous contact, and Greenwood has guaranteed the Roma coach he will wait for the Giallorossi rather than pursue other options.
