Mason Greenwood is off the mark after scoring his first goal in France following his move to Marseille this summer.
The former Manchester United forward needed just three minutes to open his account in Marseille's season-opening trip to Brest.
The former outcast at Old Trafford was the first signing made under ex-Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi - who also joined the club this summer after leaving Brighton following their last game of the 2023-24 season - and he repaid the faith to make it 1-0.
Marseille broke quickly down the right and Greenwood raced clear before slotting low into the bottom corner.
All eyes have been on Greenwood since he made the move to France.
Greenwood spent last season on loan in Spain at LaLiga side Getafe and had not played for Manchester United since being arrested in January 2022.
He was then charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
Greenwood vehemently denied any wrongdoing and the charges and case were dropped in February 2023 when key witnesses withdrew.
De Zerbi pushed for Marseille to sign Greenwood, despite protests from fans and even vocal opposition from the French city's mayor.
Mayor of Marseille, Benoit Payan, opposed the signing, insisting that he does not want the club 'shamed by someone who hits his wife'.
There was also staunch protests from supporters who launched a #GreenwoodNotWelcome campaign earlier in July.
De Zerbi, though, told L'Equipe: 'Greenwood is the first player I called. I spoke with his father, who must be the same age as me.
'I warned him about the demands of this club, telling him: "Marseille in Marseille".
'He replied: "I remember the historic Marseille which played in European Cup finals".'
Despite the protests from some fans towards the player, De Zerbi said he would continue to defend him.
He said: 'I said that when a player becomes my player, I am the first to pin him to the wall when he makes a mistake.
'But towards the outside, I will always defend him as I would defend my son.'
Puheilny
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I really feel so Sad and pains whenever I remember that this Boy is no longer a Manchester United player 😭😭😭,... Good luck 💯🤞 Boy,... I personally will forever support as a fan ❣️❣️❣️
Coucdiotuz
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We lost this guy because of useless man united women players
Ridgen_West
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fakbdioryz
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Under De Zerbi he's going to hit 20+ goals .
pezcekmnrs
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greenwood will prove all his haters wrong,the boy just keeps on improving everyday game by game I miss him at man u
Jiddikmrsy
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3 goals today for the boy
Hjorth
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Game 1 Greenwood has more goals in half time than ManUtd full game. Ride on boy. You are a superstar.
Sitablnoty
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A good player is always a good player Bravo's Greenwood
kiycdektyz
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I hope the Major will bury head in shame,also those fans that almost ruined a beautiful players for their team, Congrats to the coach who knew what he want and stood his ground. The biggest losers are Man united that listened to the female team. Where are the ladies now? most have moved to other clubs
okontawisdomfriday
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greenwood is far better than reshford and Sancho
Yimikmuy
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He's better than all united forwards
Jiddikmrsy
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league one Golden boat this season.... after he will win the Golden boat 3times in a raw . and he will try his best to score in champions league matches too.. Real Madrid will come for him..... you guys will see.....