VIDEO: Mason Greenwood dances past defenders in 11-minute hat-trick for Marseille – with ex-Man Utd forward ignoring transfer speculation to get back on the goal trail

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 2024-25
• Has seen a summer move speculated on
• Remains on books of Ligue 1 giants for now

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  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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  DID YOU KNOW?

  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.