This is called a file carefully managed by Manchester United. Dismissed from the field since January 22, 2022, Mason Greenwood had been accused of rape and physical assault on his partner. While the case dragged on for nearly a year until the charges were dropped last February, Manchester United were unwilling to make a hasty decision in these exceptional circumstances. The English club had decided to carry out an internal investigation in order to be able to make the best possible decision.
The question having been on the table for many weeks, the Red Devils have finally announced to the public their decision regarding the future of Mason Greenwood, whose contract runs until June 2025. was explained in a press release: “Our process began in February 2023, after all charges against Mason were dropped. Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes, rights and views of the alleged victim as well as the standards and values of the club, and have sought to gather as much information and context as possible. This required us to proceed with sensitivity and care to obtain evidence that is not in the public domain, including from people with direct knowledge of the case.”
Mason Greenwood’s Mea Culpa
After a long period of gathering evidence and testimonies, Manchester United were able to have a full analysis of the situation. The player would also have recognized faults himself: “Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online does not provide the complete picture and that Mason did not commit the offenses for which he was originally charged. That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he made mistakes for which he takes responsibility.”
The player also expressed himself on this subject: “I want to start by saying that I understand people are going to judge me because of what they’ve seen and heard on social media and I know people are going to think the worst. I learned that violence or abuse in any relationship is wrong, I didn’t do the things I was accused of and in February I was cleared of all charges. However, I fully accept that I made mistakes in my relationship and take my share of responsibility for the situations that led to the social media post.”
Mason Greenwood and Manchester United will work for a departure
“Today’s decision is part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for all of us is for me to pursue my footballing career away from Old Traford, where my presence will not be good for the club. I thank the club for their support since I arrived at the age of seven. There will always be a part of me that will be linked to the club. I am extremely grateful to my family and all my loved ones for their support, and it is now up to me to repay the trust shown in me by those around me. I intend to be a better footballer, but above all a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch.” continued the player thus formalizing his departure.
It is therefore quite natural that the two parties have agreed to work together in order to separate in the best possible way. The Red Devils announcing their desire to find him another base: “Everyone involved, including Mason, recognizes the difficulties with him in resuming his career at Manchester United. So it was mutually agreed that it would be more appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that result.” Evoked to Atalanta and AS Roma, Mason Greenwood therefore risks animating this end of the transfer window.
