Mason Greenwood danced past defenders, showcasing impressively quick feet, when netting an 11-minute friendly hat-trick for Marseille.
Earned a share of Golden Boot in 2024-25Has seen a summer move speculated onRemains on books of Ligue 1 giants for nowFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The former Manchester United winger was in pre-season action for Ligue 1 giants against Dutch third-tier minnows Excelsior Maassluis. Greenwood proved to be a class above in that contest.
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Having landed a share of the Ligue 1 Golden Boot in 2024-25 alongside Paris Saint-Germain’s Ballon d’Or contending talisman Ousmane Dembele, it has not taken long for Greenwood to get back in the goalscoring groove this summer.
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His treble against Excelsior Maassluis highlighted what the 23-year-old forward is all about, with his ball-carrying ability and unerring finishing prowess allowing a decisive contribution to be made in a 5-0 win.
Greenwood’s first goal was the pick of the bunch as he drifted past a couple of helpless defenders before rolling into the bottom corner. Said effort was struck with his left foot, before using his right to register a second of the game. More quick thinking allowed him to avoid a desperate dive before calmly completing his hat-trick.