Mason Greenwood must learn more Spanish amid his fine form for Getafe, according to manager Jose Bordalas.
The winger moved to the Spanish side back in the summer with Manchester United believing he needed to rebuild his career away from Old Trafford.
Greenwood is yet to get back to his best after not playing or training for 18 months.
But he's been a huge hit at Getafe nonetheless and has established himself as a key player for the LaLiga side.
Mason Greenwood has impressed for Getafe since his arrival from Manchester United
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Getafe would love to sign Greenwood permanently at the end of the season.
However, they're expected to face strong competition from the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
GB News understands United don't expect Greenwood to ever return to the club.
And Bordalas has now challenged the youngster to learn more Spanish if he's to get back to the same level he used to be.
“Well, with a lot of patience, with a lot of calm, aware that he had been out of action for a long time without playing and practically without training," he told Marca when quizzed on how Getafe were able to improve Greenwood so quickly.
"But we were confident because of the talent, because of the ability he had shown.
"Being able to go for a player of this level at Getafe is complicated, almost impossible.
"And well, given the situation, we took a gamble on him.
"We are happy and content because we have a great player, he is a good boy, he has fitted in really well and he just needs to learn a little more Spanish.”
Bordalas accepts Greenwood still has room to get even better, too.
“Greenwood is a different player, with a lot of talent but in this football talent is not the main thing," he continued.
"It takes more work than talent.
"When he is at 100 per cent we will be able to see his real level but he has the quality to play at any big club."
Bordalas also shed light on how Greenwood's move to his side came about.
He said a friend picked up the phone to explore the possibility of a temporary move to Spain for the 22-year-old.
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Mason Greenwood has netted three LaLiga goals for Getafe since his move back in the summer
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And Bordalas was delighted that the club were able to get a deal over the line.
“A friend called me to tell me about this possibility and at first we thought it wasn’t real, but he confirmed that it was," he added.
"There were conversations, he had other possibilities to play like in Serie A, but there were many clubs that did not dare because of what had happened and so on.
"In the end, with a lot of effort and difficulty, we all managed to get him to come to Getafe.”
Another English player currently taking Spain by storm is Jude Bellingham.
Mason Greenwood isn't expected to ever return to Manchester United
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Bordalas feels the pair are comparable while praising Greenwood's desire to turn his career around.
“Yes, especially Bellingham, who has attracted tremendous attention. He is a great player and is having a fabulous season," he added.
“We have to be a little more understanding with Mason because it is not easy to spend the time he has practically not training.
"I know of cases of kids that I have had, who left football because they had emotional problems and were never able to play again because you disconnect, you lose your place and then it’s very difficult for you.
"It is very impressive that after being out for so long he has recovered and is helping us.”
