The Giallorossi did not disguise that he was the first choice to strengthen their attack after qualifying for the Champions League.
However, while they were prepared to perhaps pay even more than Fenerbahce ultimately did, they could not compete with the reported wages of €10m per season in Turkiye.
Greenwood chose Fenerbahce
Mason Greenwood is in Fenerbahçe. 😎 pic.twitter.com/dPWEju4TnL
— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) July 14, 2026
Greenwood also seemed to favour a move to Fenerbahce, holding negotiations with two different Presidential candidates, as Roma were unable to convince him.
While Atletico Madrid and some Saudi Pro League sides were also interested, the Englishman had made his decision some weeks ago.
Fenerbahce released a formal statement confirming that the fee is worth €39m and will be paid to Olympique Marseille over three instalments in three years.
They will also pay the solidarity contribution to Getafe, while Marseille must give 40 per cent of the profit to his former club Manchester United.
There were other issues for Roma too, as fans set up a petition urging them not to buy a player with a history of domestic violence allegations.
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