Mason Greenwood confusion cleared up by Nike after ex-Man Utd forward spotted playing in company boots at Marseille

Greenwood was pictured wearing colourful Nike boots while playing for Marseille in their win over Lyon at the weekend, having previously been sponsored by the sportswear giants. But Nike have confirmed that they are not working with the ex-Manchester United forward, ending speculation that they had signed a new deal with the 22-year-old.

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  WHAT NIKE SAID

  After being contacted by The Daily Mail about Greenwood, Nike simply responded: “Mason Greenwood is not a Nike athlete.”

  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to the report, Greenwood was set to sign a new contract with Nike before they made the decision to drop him in February 2022, after he was arrested on charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control – which were dropped in February 2023. It is believed that he was paid no compensation for losing the deal but was owed outstanding bonus payments.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

    Greenwood remains a Marseille player under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi and has netted five goals in as many Ligue 1 games in 2024-25. The club most recently beat rivals Lyon, despite playing much of the match with 10 men, and now sit top of the table. Marseille will next face Strasbourg on Sunday.