After two years of interruption from football forced by his legal problems – ten counts of sexual offenses on the part of seven complainants – Benjamin Mendy returned to the pitch with FC Lorient. But the former French international (10 caps) will not have been the only one to make his comeback, since Mason Greenwood experienced a similar case. Relaxed in his case of domestic violence and attempted rape, the 21-year-old Englishman was no longer wanted by Manchester United, who were looking for a way to get rid of him.
Mason Greenwood’s jersey is already breaking sales records
Looking for a way out after being sidelined by the Red Devils following an internal investigation, the striker continued his professional career in Spain, with Getafe, where he was loaned for a season at the end of the summer transfer window. An arrival discussed by the local media due to his legal affairs, but José Bordalas, Getafe coach assured that “the relevant authorities did what had to be done and we know that it ended in a non-conviction”during his recruitment.
And since then, the ambidextrous player has impressed in training, after being acclaimed by the supporters of the Madrid club during his presentation. “I’ve been training for four or five months, I’m up to speed, I’m training with my teammates and I’m feeling pretty good”, he assured. What’s more, in just one week, the English winger’s jersey sold more than that of any other player in the Spanish club’s history. All the lights were therefore green for him to make his debut against Osasuna this Sunday afternoon.
Mason Greenwood insulted by opposing supporters
Entering the game in the 77th minute against the Pamplona club for the 5th day of La Liga, Mason Greenwood therefore set foot on the pitch for the first time in 20 months, six months after all charges against him were dropped. . On his feet for his debut, the ex-Mancunian managed to obtain two corners for his new team, one of which led to Getafe’s third goal, scored by Nemanja Maksimovic. The match ended with a score of 3-2 for the Madrilenians.
“He pleasantly surprised us. He helped the team, he supported us a lot, but we work with him with patience and calm. He hasn’t played for several months and I guess it must have been a special day for him (…) we saw the reaction from the fans, his teammates and himself., added José Bordalás about his new recruit. However, the arrival of the Englishman was not unanimous in Spain, as some Osasuna supporters chanted “Die, Greenwood” in the stands of the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. If he remains acquitted by the courts, Manchester United assured in a press release justifying his departure from the club that, “As Mason publicly acknowledges today, he made mistakes for which he takes responsibility. Everyone involved, including Mason, recognizes that it is difficult for him to resume his career at Manchester United..
