Mason Greenwood is set to make his return to international football after being granted citizenship and a new passport by Jamaica.
- Greenwood granted Jamaican passport
- Making international return after five years
- Continuing to impress with Marseille
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Greenwood made just the one appearance for England before he was exiled by Manchester United in 2023 and has since been working on a switch of allegiance that would allow him to make his return on the international stage.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Greenwood being granted citizenship by Jamaica means he is in line to be selected for his country for the first time in five years. Per , the Marseille man has also been issued a new passport to fully complete his switch.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Greenwood's recruitment is part of a drive from Jamaica and head coach Steve McClaren to bring in UK-born players with heritage linked to the Caribbean country. Since charges of attempted rape against him were dropped, the 23-year-old has been firing under Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille and has also been linked with a switch to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr.
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WHAT NEXT FOR GREENWOOD?
The ex-Manchester United man is still awaiting clearance from the Jamaica Football Federation before he can be called up for the World Cup qualifiers against Bermuda and Trinidad & Tobago in September.
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