Atletico Madrid have reportedly been left feeling disrespected by Mason Greenwood after the English forward ignored communication attempts from manager Diego Simeone before finalising his transfer to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce.

Greenwood has officially completed his move to Fenerbahce, but the transfer was overshadowed by a tense breakdown in relations with Atletico Madrid. According to reports, the Spanish club grew increasingly frustrated when the 24-year-old failed to respond during critical stages of the negotiation process.

Atletico Madrid frustrated by lack of communication

The pursuit of Greenwood’s signature took an unexpected twist when Atletico Madrid abruptly withdrew from discussions, citing unprofessional behaviour from the player’s representatives, as reported by ESPN. Simeone’s team had viewed Greenwood as the perfect long-term replacement for Antoine Griezmann, but that optimism quickly faded when they were unable to contact the player.

It is understood that Simeone personally attempted to reach out to Greenwood several times through phone calls and messages to outline his vision for the forward’s role at the Metropolitano Stadium. However, these efforts were met with silence for two consecutive days. The club’s hierarchy interpreted this as a lack of respect and questioned Greenwood’s enthusiasm to represent Atletico Madrid.

Fenerbahce secure Greenwood in major signing

Following Atletico’s decision to step away, Fenerbahce moved swiftly to strike a deal. The Istanbul-based club announced that Greenwood has signed a four-year contract, marking a significant addition to their squad ahead of the new Turkish Super Lig season. The English forward arrives after two impressive seasons in France with Marseille.

During his time in Ligue 1, Greenwood delivered a strong campaign, scoring 26 goals across all competitions last season. His arrival has generated major excitement among Fenerbahce supporters, as club officials hope his attacking prowess will help them surpass arch-rivals Galatasaray in the title race.

Details of the financial agreement

Fenerbahce confirmed that they reached a full agreement with Marseille for a deal valued at €39 million, to be paid in three equal annual instalments. This figure reflects the forward’s high market valuation and the club’s willingness to invest heavily in his potential.

Reports indicate that Greenwood’s salary in Turkey will range between €7 million and €8 million per year after tax. Although Atletico Madrid had tabled a total offer worth €45 million, Fenerbahce’s personal terms proved more appealing to the player and his representatives, tipping the balance in favour of the Turkish side.

Issues during Greenwood’s time at Marseille

Greenwood’s departure from Marseille comes amid reports of tension behind the scenes. Despite his strong performances on the pitch, ESPN sources suggest that disciplinary issues — such as tardiness to team meetings and absences from mandatory sponsor engagements and language classes — created friction within the dressing room. These incidents are said to have caused a strained relationship with sporting director Medhi Benatia.

Now, Greenwood begins a new chapter in Turkey as Fenerbahce prepare for their upcoming UEFA Champions League qualifying campaign later this month, where they are set to face Polish club Gornik Zabrze.