No more Aoki in England! Greenwood joins Jamaica national team and will compete in the World Cup qualifiers! [xueting]
2025-03-07
According to the Daily Mirror, former Manchester United striker Greenwood, 23, has formally applied for a change of national team and decided to play for Jamaica. Greenwood, who holds dual English and Jamaican citizenship, has played one match for England in 2020, so meets FIFA's requirements for a change of national team.
Greenwood had previously been dropped from the England squad due to a number of matters in his personal life and had gradually faded from the limelight. Despite this, Greenwood did not give up on his football dream and chose the road less traveled: leaving the British Isles to regain his shooting boots at Marseille's Stade Velodrome in Ligue 1, since which Greenwood has re-proved his strength with outstanding performances.
Greenwood has been sensational for Marseille this season. He played a total of 26 games for the team, scoring 16 goals and giving three assists, becoming an indispensable attacking thigh of the team. This performance not only made the fans cheer, but also made his price rise. At present, Greenwood's German transfer value has reached 35 million euros.
Jamaica, currently ranked 55th in the world, is at a critical stage in its bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The "Reggae Boyz", which has Premier League stars such as Leon Bailey and Antonio, are in urgent need of a striker who can make the final decision at a critical moment - and Greenwood, who is at the top of the Ligue 1 scoring list this season, is the perfect piece of the puzzle.
For Greenwood himself, this choice is also full of wisdom. Facing the fierce competition of England's forward line (Kane, Saka, Foden, etc.), it is extremely difficult to get a stable chance to play. Transferring to Jamaica not only ensures exposure on the World Cup stage, but also allows him to participate in team building as a core member - this "feeling of being needed" is often a catalyst to stimulate the potential of superstars.
It is reported that Greenwood has expressed his desire to represent Jamaica to the Football Association and FIFA and has completed the relevant application procedures. For Jamaica, having Greenwood's striker will give them enough confidence! Although it may be difficult to see "Greenwood" bloom in English football, Greenwood will continue to shine under the scorching sun of the Caribbean!
Greenwood had previously been dropped from the England squad due to a number of matters in his personal life and had gradually faded from the limelight. Despite this, Greenwood did not give up on his football dream and chose the road less traveled: leaving the British Isles to regain his shooting boots at Marseille's Stade Velodrome in Ligue 1, since which Greenwood has re-proved his strength with outstanding performances.
Greenwood has been sensational for Marseille this season. He played a total of 26 games for the team, scoring 16 goals and giving three assists, becoming an indispensable attacking thigh of the team. This performance not only made the fans cheer, but also made his price rise. At present, Greenwood's German transfer value has reached 35 million euros.
Jamaica, currently ranked 55th in the world, is at a critical stage in its bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The "Reggae Boyz", which has Premier League stars such as Leon Bailey and Antonio, are in urgent need of a striker who can make the final decision at a critical moment - and Greenwood, who is at the top of the Ligue 1 scoring list this season, is the perfect piece of the puzzle.
For Greenwood himself, this choice is also full of wisdom. Facing the fierce competition of England's forward line (Kane, Saka, Foden, etc.), it is extremely difficult to get a stable chance to play. Transferring to Jamaica not only ensures exposure on the World Cup stage, but also allows him to participate in team building as a core member - this "feeling of being needed" is often a catalyst to stimulate the potential of superstars.
It is reported that Greenwood has expressed his desire to represent Jamaica to the Football Association and FIFA and has completed the relevant application procedures. For Jamaica, having Greenwood's striker will give them enough confidence! Although it may be difficult to see "Greenwood" bloom in English football, Greenwood will continue to shine under the scorching sun of the Caribbean!