Greenwood switches to Saudi Arabia? Ronaldo is a close call, Manchester United s 100 million euros split is a key stumbling block!

On September 5, 2025, the Saudi League transfer window closed and entered the countdown. A big news triggered the football world: Riyadh win is sprinting to sign England striker Greenwood, and the core figure who promoted the transfer was Ronaldo himself. This transfer game involving 100 million euros is not only related to the future of the players, but also involves the interests of many parties such as Manchester United and Marseille.

Royce's "Star Summoning"

As the absolute core of Riyadh's victory, Ronaldo has clear demands for the team's lineup upgrade. According to Daily Sports, the Portuguese superstar took the initiative to propose the idea of ​​introducing Greenwood to the management. The 23-year-old striker received an invitation from the Saudi team last summer, but he chose to stay in Marseille to prove himself. Now Saudi Arabia has offered a sky-high price. Ronaldo believes that Greenwood's impact can complement his finishing ability, especially in the critical period of the championship in the new season, such "that is, combat power" is needed to increase the team's ceiling. The sky-high price threshold of 100 million euros is directly reflected in the quotation - 85 million pounds (about 100 million euros). This figure stems from the agreement between Manchester United and Marseille: Manchester United still holds 50% of Greenwood's second transfer share rights. Marseille has made it clear that negotiations will only begin if the quotation exceeds this threshold. This means that if Riyadh wins want to complete the transaction, the actual expenditure may be as high as 130 million euros (including broker fees).

Greenwood's "Rail of Redemption"

For 23-year-old Greenwood, it is both an opportunity and a challenge. After being suspended by Manchester United in 2022 for domestic violence accusations, he moved to Getafe in La Liga and gradually recovered his form, contributing 11 goals and 5 assists in the 2023-24 season. However, his performance in the Ligue 1 are still ups and downs. Although his efficiency in scoring 11 goals in 17 games this season is impressive, it is still unknown whether the state can continue in the face of the high temperature confrontation and defensive intensity of the Saudi league.

Riyadh's ambition and risks of winning

The club has invested in introducing stars such as Felix and Koeman, and aims to directly target the league championship in the new season. Management believes that Greenwood's joining can bring triple benefits:

competitive improvement: forming a "dual core" with Ronaldo to enhance the diversity of the front line;

commercial value: The English international is a traffic that fits the Saudi league's globalization strategy;

championship insurance: In the context of the UAE team's large-scale signing, a more competitive lineup needs to be built.

But the risk is also obvious: if Greenwood cannot adapt quickly, a high investment of 100 million euros may become a "sinking cost". What's even more difficult is that Manchester United's second share clause may affect future resale income. If the commercial value of the Saudi league is less than expected, Manchester United may become the biggest winner. The multi-party game behind the transaction

Marteur United's abacus: Even if players are not sold, they can earn about 50 million euros by just sharing their income, far exceeding the transfer fee of 26 million euros that year; Marseille's dilemma: it is necessary to balance the fiscal fairness bill, but also maintain a cooperative relationship with Manchester United; Greenwood's choice: returning to the mainstream European league is still his first choice for career planning, but Saudi Arabia's high salary + core position is extremely tempting.

Time Race

As the transfer window closes, Riyadh victory faces double pressure: both to convince Manchester United to accept the offer, and to eliminate Marseille's doubts. According to people familiar with the matter, Saudi Arabia has prepared a "installment payment + player exchange" plan, but negotiations are progressing slowly. If the eventual failure is made, Riyadh's victory may turn to other targets, such as AC Milan's Leo.

This transfer war involving 100 million euros is not only a continuation of Saudi football's huge sum of gold, but also a microcosm of modern football's business operations. Greenwood's final destination may become one of the most watched transfer cases in the summer window of 2025.

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