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Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood has 'put an end' to controversy over Marseille move from Man Utd with debut goals

Premier League

Southampton

Manchester United

Ligue 1

Marseille

Nice

<p>Greenwood has made an emphatic start to his career at Marseille, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/roberto-de-zerbi-mason-greenwood-ex-man-utd-star-scores-a-brace-marseille/blt9c8e2b28290ff4a6#cs33b3ddf3b9c4b278" target="_blank">scoring twice in a commanding 5-1 victory over Brest</a> in the opening match of the Ligue 1 season. The former <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/roberto-de-zerbi-reveals-warning-sent-mason-greenwood-man-utd-outcast-first-player-called-sign-marseille/blt364b1cb8f5da3964" target="_blank">Manchester United striker wasted no time</a> in making his mark, netting his first goal just three minutes into the match. Twenty-seven minutes later, Greenwood doubled his tally, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dazzling-mason-greenwood-man-of-the-match-award-ligue-1-debut-brace-ex-man-utd-forward-prize-marseille/blta1e5ff4930ae0836#csac36ef310f9e46b9" target="_blank">silencing critics and showcasing the undeniable talent </a>that had once made him a rising star in English football.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite the controversy surrounding Greenwood's arrival, including protests from fans and opposition from the mayor of Marseille, De Zerbi remained resolute in his belief that Greenwood could be a key player for the club. And the Italian has once again backed the player before the media.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>When asked about Greenwood's margin for improvement, De Zerbi told reporters: "How far can Mason Greenwood go with me? I don't know. He has to keep training like he does. Mason Greenwood is a serious boy, and we are all satisfied with him as a player, and as a person. He has a huge margin of improvement."</p><p>The former Brighton manager further added: "Greenwood is simply exceptional. He is an excellent player, and it shows. I am happy to see him score to put an end to all the controversy in the media."</p><p></p>

WHAT DE ZERBI SAID

<p>Greenwood is expected to make his home debut at Stade Velodrome against Stade de Reims on Sunday. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood has 'put an end' to controversy over Marseille move from Man Utd with debut goals | Goal.com UK

Roberto De Zerbi believes that Mason Greenwood has &quot;put an end&quot; to the controversy over his move with his debut brace for Marseille against Brest.

Roberto De Zerbi says Mason Greenwood has &apos;put an end&apos; to controversy over Marseille move from Man Utd with debut goals