First photos of Mason Greenwood in Marseille training emerge after forward completes long-expected Man Utd exit

Mason Greenwood was quickly back in training on Friday as he joined his new team-mates on the field a day after completing a transfer to Marseille.

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• Greenwood in first training session at Marseille
• Attacker quizzed on controversy of his signing
• Englishman not looking back after completing move

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Greenwood joined Marseille on a permanent basis from Manchester United after the two clubs agreed a deal worth a reported €30 million (£25m/$34m). Before he was unveiled to the media at a press conference, the 22-year-old was on the training field for his first session with the French team.

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• WHAT MARSEILLE POSTED

  "First session, Mason already at work," Marseille said in an Instagram post showing the Englishman training on Friday.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Marseille's move for the former United attacker has sparked controversy within the city due to the allegations of attempted rape, assault, and coercive and controlling behaviour that he was set to face before they were dropped last year. Fans launched a social media campaign to demand an end to the deal, while the city's mayor also spoke out against it, though coach Roberto De Zerbi promised to publicly defend the player before his arrival.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?

  Greenwood told media on Thursday that he "understands" he will face questions about the controversy surrounding him, a feeling he repeated when quizzed further at a press conference the following day. After much uncertainty about his future, the England international will now be ready to get his debut season in Ligue 1 underway.