England International footballer, Mason Greenwood, will leave Manchester United by mutual consent, following a six and half month when the club began an internal investigation into the striker’s allegations published online, as revealed on the club’s website.
All those involved, including Mason, recognize the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United on Monday, 21st August 2023.
It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and the club will now work with Mason to achieve this.
United’s statement did not confirm the avenue by which Greenwood would depart the club, which leaves open the possibility he could leave on a transfer, loan or through termination of contract.
In collaboration with the club statement, Greenwood stated that:
Today’s decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all, is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club. I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United.
Mason Greenwood, England striker
Greenwood, who has a contract until the summer of 2025, has not played since January 22 of last year.
He was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding a content, which was published online.
Following that, United launched their own probe into the 21-year-old and concluded that:
“Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged. That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.
Manchester United statement
Greenwood, who won a senior England cap in 2020, will leave United with 129 senior appearances in all competitions. He scored 35 goals.
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