Manchester United have released a press statement confirming the club’s lastest development concerning Mason Greenwood.
The club statement have debunked rumors on the club’s position on Mason Greenwood while confirming a decision will be made soon.
The major prompts from the press statement are that the club have concluded the internal investigation into Greenwood’s rape scandal and have gotten enough evidence from those who were directly involved in the incident.
The statement also clarified the decision on Mason Greenwood will be exclusively taken by Manchester United’s Chief Executive Officer, Richard Arnold, and will be communicated to the club’s hierarchy.
Manchester United’s full press release on Mason Greenwood
“Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him.
“This has drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case.
“Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
“We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.
“The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future.
“Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation. Responsibility ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer.
“Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club’s internal and external stakeholders.
“This has been a difficult case for everyone associated with Manchester United, and we understand the strong opinions it has provoked based on the partial evidence in the public domain. We ask for patience as we work through the final stages of this carefully considered process,” (culled from Manchester United club website)
Mason Greenwood was suspended from Manchester United squad following his arrest in January 2022.
He was charged for attempted rape, sexual assault and coercive behavior on his girlfriend and lover Harriet Robson.
The 21-year-old battled for his innocence under the clutches of British prosecutors. However, all charges against him were dropped earlier this year but Manchester United have refused to reinstate him to the squad.
The club have insisted on conducting their internal investigation into the rape saga before taking a decision on his future at the club.
After months of isolation from the squad following his rape charges, Manchester United were poised to take a decision on Mason Greenwood as they continue with their 2023/24 campaign.
Sources close to the club said the club were ready to reinstate Mason Greenwood into the squad and a decision has already been agreed by the club’s hierarchy.
Now, the latest press release by the club have debunk reports the club have reached a decision on Mason Greenwood while affirming their resolve to take a decision soon.
Meanwhile, Greenwood has been spotted on private training sessions trying to tone up his fitness further fueling speculations he will soon return to Manchester United.
We reported earlier that some section of Manchester United fans have staged protest asking Manchester United not to bring back Mason Greenwood.
The protest which was championed mainly by Manchester United female fans took place at Old Trafford and its vicinity during Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Wolves.
Mason Greenwood was one of the fast-rising and promising young forwards in English football and was tipped for groundbreaking exploits in football before his career was mangled following the rape charges.
Before his arrest and suspension from Manchester United, Mason Greenwood made 129 appearances for the club, scoring 35 goals with 12 assists in all competitions.
