According to Marca, Cristiano Ronaldo personally asked the Al-Nassr leadership to recruit Mason Greenwood, the attacker of the Olympique de Marseille. Greenwood, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is therefore a priority target for the Portuguese star. OM maintains a firm position: Greenwood is considered a non-transferable player for Project 2025-2026. This desire to retain Greenwood is part of OM’s ambition for next season, under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence within the Al-Nassr was reinforced with the extension of his contract until June 2027, with an estimated annual salary of €200 million. He is now involved in the club’s transfer decisions, and would have identified Greenwood as a priority to strengthen the Saudi workforce. This interest would be motivated by Ronaldo’s desire to surround himself with offensive players with a common Red Devil past. Despite Saudi interest and media pressure, OM rejected any possibility of negotiation, favouring the retention of its offensive staff for the Champions League.

At the same time, the documentary series “Never let anything go” highlights Roberto De Zerbi’s demand for his young players, stressing the importance of involvement and mentality. Sports director Pablo Longoria and football director Mehdhi Benatia share this vision, insisting on the fact that a young player must prove himself through his desire and his work. OM is able to target highly rated profiles, as shown by the interest in Greenwood and the potential recruitment of players such as Timothy Weah and Joël Ordóñez. Discussions were also held with Girona on an exchange with Azzine Ounahi, and two other recruits are expected: a midfielder and a left side.