“Manchester United are pleased to confirm that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has completed his acquisition of 27.7% of the club, following approval of all conditions, including from the FA and the Premier League”, explained Manchester United via an official press release. After long months of speculation, the Mancunian club has finally come under the INEOS flag, which has become, through its CEO, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the majority shareholder of the Red Devils.
After buying back 27.7% of the shares of the English team, putting an end to the hegemony of the Glazer family which had reigned in the north of England for 19 years (although it remains the majority shareholder), the billionaire British, who has officially taken control of the sporting part, is already planning on the team he would like to have next season. As such, the boss of the petrochemical giant suggested that he would be ready to offer a second chance to Mason Greenwood.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe remains open to a return of Mason Greenwood!
Released by the English courts in a case of domestic violence and attempted rape, the English attacker had become persona non grata at Manchester United. Pushed towards the exit, the 21-year-old player found refuge in the Madrid suburbs, more precisely in Getafe. Although his arrival on the other side of the Pyrenees caused a lot of ink to flow, the Wisbey native was quick to silence his detractors. Appearing 24 times (including 21 starts) for 7 goals and 5 assists, Mason Greenwood finds color with the Iberian team. If his current performances make Atlético de Madrid salivate, they are scrutinized by the new boss of MU who does not rule out a return of the English international.
“Well, he’s a Manchester United footballer, we’re in charge of football, so the answer is yes, we have to make a decision, that’s pretty clear. No decision has been made. He is on loan, obviously. We have one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision, we will. But the process will be about understanding the facts, not the hype, and then trying to make a fair decision based on advice, who is basically a good guy or not? Could he play well for Manchester United, and would we be comfortable with that, and would the fans be comfortable with that?, Sir Jim Ratcliffe told the press. If Manchester United is thinking of repatriating him, the main interested party, loaned to Getafe until the end of the season, seems motivated by the idea of continuing the adventure in Spain. It remains to be seen whether by then he will have changed his mind…
