Manchester United have taken a decision on the future of Mason Greenwood as the club prepares for the 2023/24 season.
Mason Greenwood suffered a devastating blow to his career after his girlfriend and lover Harriet Robson accused him of rape, assault, and coercive behavior, leading to his arrest and prosecution.
Following his arrest, Mason Greenwood was suspended from Manchester United squad pending the outcome of the investigations by the security operatives.
The embattled Man United battled for his innocence following the allegations. However, the Crown Prosecuting Service decided to drop all charges against Greenwood in a shock twist to the rape saga.
He is back to his normal life and relationship with Harriet Robson. The pair are expecting a new baby this month and marriage plans have been confirmed.
Meanwhile, Manchester United refused to integrate Mason Greenwood back to the squad despite the dropped charges. The club insisted on internal investigations before taking a decision on Mason Greenwood’s future.
With the players returning from summer break for preseason ahead of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign, it is understood Mason Greenwood was left out of Manchester United preseason squad but a decision on his future was imminent.
As Man United fans expressed optimism of his imminent return, reports emerged the youngster is putting up his Cheshire home for sale, sparking speculations he is eyeing a move away from the club.
Meanwhile, Manchester United’s indecision seemed to doom all prospects of an immediate end to Greenwood’s pariah status.
Now, Manchester United have finally taken a decision on Mason Greenwood’s future ahead of next season.
According to Manchester United Evening News, Manchester United have decided to loan Mason Greenwood to Serie A side, Atalanta.
A direct sell was also on the table but Erik Ten Hag is reportedly not ready to sell Greenwood as he hopes to work with the youngster in the future.
Juventus and Roma were among Serie A clubs who reportedly showed interest in Mason Greenwood but, Italian outlet, AtlantaBC_News, says Mason Greenwood has opted for a spell with Atalanta.
Greenwood has reportedly reached agreement with Atalanta and will touch down Bergamo on Tuesday to wrap up the deal.
More details of the move revealed Atalanta will not fork out a dime to foot Greenwood’s wage bill. Manchester United have agreed to continue paying Mason Greenwood his full £70,000 weekly wage while he revives his career at the Serie A outfit.
We understand Manchester United are eyeing a move for fast-rising Atalanta youngster, Rasmus Hojlund, and may be hoping to leverage on Greenwood’s loan deal to ease the bargain for Hojlund.
Greenwood will spend 12 months at Atalanta before returning back to Manchester United. He still has two years left on his Manchester United and hope to return to Old Trafford after his loan tenure at Atalanta.
Before the rape saga stunted his Manchester United career, Mason Greenwood made 129 appearances for the club, scoring 35 goals with 12 assists
