MASON Greenwood could be set to move into a sprawling mansion in an exclusive neighbourhood that was once home to superstars like David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane.
On Friday the striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side Getafe in an attempt to kick start his career.
Mason Greenwood signs for Getafe CF Mason Greenwood to Getafe, deal now sealed and signed
The exclusive neighbourhood of LaFinca is just a 20-minute drive from Getafe
The entrance to the gated community
Manchester United will contribute around £8,000 per month toward the villa
Big stars such as Beckham and Zidane used to live in the area
The Sun exclusively revealed that Man United had put together a care package worth £8,000 per month which will pay for villa near his new club’s training ground.
Now The Sun can reveal that Greenwood could be set to move into an exclusive enclave on the outskirts of Madrid that was once home to superstars such as Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zidane and Gareth Bale.
Among the present residents of LaFinca, where homes may sell for up to €15 million and can cost up to €20,000 per month to rent, are Fernando Torres and Sergio Ramos.
One of Spain’s most prestigious neighborhoods, it provides first-rate security and, most importantly, seclusion.
The neighborhood, known as Spain’s “Beverly Hills,” is home to some of the richest people in the nation and features expansive mansions, opulent golf courses, and upscale shopping centers.
Agents from a private security company patrol the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets, and there are always guards on duty at the entrance.
It has three perimeter fences to keep out unwelcome visitors and any potential burglars, while scores of security cameras have every corner covered.
It is deemed so safe that many of the homeowners reportedly don’t even bother installing an alarm system in the upmarket area of Pozuelo de Alarcon.
LaFinca is one of two luxury neighbourhoods that Greenwood would likely move to, the other being La Moraleja, just a further 20 minutes’ drive north-east.
They have endured a fierce rivalry when it comes to footballers in recent years.
A spokeswoman from estate agency Promora, which sells properties in both areas, told the Sun: “I cannot say where Greenwood will be living but it will most likely be between La Finca or La Morajela.
“Either are like a footballer’s paradise because they are very green areas with wide avenues and with great 24-hour security.
“They have everything they need with their own shops, supermarkets and cinemas etc, meaning they don’t ever have to leave.
While La Moraleja has a private security firm, some of its streets are still accessible to the public, increasing the risk of being photographed or robbed.
Nevertheless, it still attracts huge stars, including Real Madrid’s Luka Modric, who lives in a €12million villa with his wife and three children.
It now appears that Greenwood is determined to seize the chance to turn his career around in Spain.
A source said: “He’s going on loan but remains a United player.“It means the club has an ongoing duty of care to him and they’ve pledged to help him make a success of his move to Spain.
“The villa is big enough for friends and family to visit. They will get the opportunity to travel to see him as much as they can.
“It’s important he has a solid support network around him. The last thing they want is Mason isolated.”
It is understood United will pay more than half of his £75,000-a-week wages while he is in Spain.
A view of the renowned Pozuelo de Alarcon
A communal garden in the gated suburb popular with footballers
La Moraleja is another exclusive enclave in the area
Private security guards patrol the streets