Mason Greenwood has dominated headlines recently following his controversial and highly-publicized rape charge which truncated his football career.
Manchester United suspended Greenwood after he was indicted for alleged rape, attempted rape, and coercive and controlling behavior toward his girlfriend.
The Crown Prosecuting Service have dropped all charges against Greenwood, but Manchester United have proceeded with their own independent investigations on Greenwood before deciding his Man United future.
Media spotlights on Mason Greenwood have focused mainly on his recent travails following the rape charge.
Here, we take a detailed look on Mason Greenwood’s life, career, background, and other personal details.
Mason Greenwood Personal Life
Mason Greenwood was born on October 1, 2001, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He was raised in the Wibsey area of Bradford, where he grew to emerge as one of the most promising youngsters of the game.
Greenwood’s parents are of Jamaican descent. According to reports, his family are steeped in sports. Greenwood’s sister, Ashton, is a top sprinter in a track event.
Greenwood was groomed and trained in Manchester United’s academy at the tender age of six. He witnessed sudden leaps in his football career, rising through the ranks at Old Trafford.
After becoming the youngest Champions League player in 2019 at the age of 17, Mason Greenwood’s career dipped after his girlfriend accused him of rape.
He was arrested and suspended by Manchester United on January 30, 2022. After his arrest, he was granted bail and later rearrested for breaching bail conditions.
On February 2, all charges against him were dropped, but Manchester United have refused to integrate him back into the squad insisting on conducting their own investigations before taking a decision.
Mason Greenwood Football Career
Mason Greenwood started his football career in 2007, playing for the Manchester United youth team for 11 years before making his senior club debut in 2018.
He came on as a 76th-minute substitute in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Club America in a preseason friendly.
His competitive debut for Manchester United came in the Red Devils’ 1-3 win over PSG in the Champions League in 2019.
He was the youngest player ever to play in the Champions League at the age of 17, 155 days. His Premier League debut came against Arsenal – a match the Red Devils lost 2-0 against the Gunners.
Since making his Manchester United debut, Mason Greenwood has made 83 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 22 goals before his football career hit the death knell following allegations of rape, attempted rape, and coercive behavior.
Mason Greenwood made his England national team debut in 2020, and that was his only appearance with the Three Lions before the rape saga.
Mason Greenwood Manchester United Contract And Salary
Greenwood signed a five-year contract with Manchester United worth £19.5m every year. He earns a base salary estimated at £3.9m. His weekly wages at Old Trafford is estimated at £75,000.
Mason Greenwood Net Worth
The main source of Mason Greenwood’s income is his contract with Manchester United. Despite his suspension, his weekly wage flow from his United contract was not cut off. Manchester United is still paying him his weekly £75,000 weekly wage.
He also had sponsorship deals with Nike but the contract was called off following his arrest. Manchester United also stop selling his shirts. This has led to a drastic reduction in his net worth. Currently, his net worth is estimated at £1m.
Mason Greenwood Girlfriend
Mason Greenwood dated young English beauty Harriet Robson. Harriet Robson hails from Bradford where Greenwood was born and raised.
According to reports, Greenwood met Harriet Robson when they were studying at the same high school and started dating in 2019.
The relationship hit the rocks when Harriet Robson accused Mason Greenwood of rape, attempted rape, coercive behavior, and assault.
The allegations spelled doom for Greenwood’s fledgling Man United career. However, reports later emerged they have rekindle their love for each other after the rape saga.
However, it is still unclear whether Greenwood is still in a relationship with Harriet after his recent ordeal.
