GETAFE boss Jose Bordalas has called on Mason Greenwood to improve despite labelling him a “great player”.
The Manchester United loanee, 22, joined the LaLiga side in September, seven months after charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control were dropped.
He has scored six goals and assisted four more in 20 appearances for Getafe.
That included the opening goal in a 2-0 win over Granada on Monday evening as he dribbled the ball to the edge of the area before curling a superb effort into the far corner.
But Bordalas insisted after the game that Greenwood, who has been linked with a move to Barcelona, remains a work in progress.
As reported by The Metro, he said: “He is a great player but everyone has a job.
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“We are very happy with the work from Greenwood, Borja, Maxi, but without everyone’s work he cannot shine.
“Greenwood had a great first half, although not so much in the second half. But everyone has worked for the team.
“They were aware of the importance of the game and finally we achieved it.”
SunSport exclusively revealed last week that Greenwood is potentially on his way to the Nou Camp in the summer.
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A source said: “Barcelona want to sign Greenwood, and he wants to move there. The next step is for the clubs to come to an agreement.
“Manchester United want to sell the player and the manager has accepted Greenwood won’t be returning. The view is that it is best for all parties to have a clean break.
“As talented as Greenwood is, a return to the club when they are at the start of a new chapter, with new owners, is regarded as a backward step.
“A deal with Barcelona is likely to include a number of add-ons depending on games Mason goes on to play for them and possibly for England too.
“Mason is setting his sights on playing for his country again one day.
“Time will tell on that, but for the moment Mason is focused on further making a name for himself in LaLiga. He hit the ground running at Getafe and played well which is why Barcelona want him.
“They think he is a player who can help take them to the next level both in the domestic competitions and in Europe and is one for the future.
“They think Greenwood would also be an exciting signing for the fans. They’ve sent scouts to watch him six times this season and the reports have been overwhelmingly positive.”
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Along with Barcelona, Valencia and Real Sociedad are also “monitoring” the English forward, while Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are tracking his progress.
He has a contract with Man Utd until 2025.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
