The Englishman is currently top scorer in Ligue 1, having netted 14 goals and provided four assists across 21 appearances in all competitions this season.
Since leaving Old Trafford, Greenwood has established himself as one of Europe’s deadliest strikers. He continues to impress abroad and as the January transfer window approaches, many teams are reportedly ready to make a move.
Greenwood is thriving
Leboeuf, speaking in association with BetVictor Online Casino, told GOAL about how Greenwood can be compared to a British icon from the past.
“I am very impressed. He went against all the odds, because of his private life and some people didn’t want him blah, blah, blah. I’m not going to focus on that, I’m going to talk about the football player.
“Almost 35 years ago, another English guy came to Marseille, and he was so red after one month of the sun that people said ‘he cannot settle down properly’. It was Chris Waddle. He became a legend, an icon of Marseille, and still is - even his haircut was copied! Mason is doing that job - low profile, working hard for the team, scoring goals, being crucial.”
Pressure makes diamonds
Leboeuf also claimed that the pressure of a club like Marseille is helping Greenwood push himself to new heights, which only pushes reports of a transfer even further.
“I’m very impressed with his football, very pleased that after all the problems he had with Manchester United and his private life that he is capable of doing what he does. Football-wise, I have nothing to complain about.
“I’m very pleased to see another English guy in the south of France, enjoying his time in Marseille, because I can tell you that it is anything but easy in Marseille to settle down. The fans are demanding a lot, it’s Latin pressure, it’s different football, and what Mason is doing, I’m very happy and pleased for him.”