Manchester United youngster Mason Greenwood has been the talk of the town since last year. For some context, the player was accused of sexual assault and was charged with various crimes. Disturbing videos and images of his ex-girlfriend Harriet Robson were posted online and this spread like wildfire across the internet.
BREAKING | Man Utd footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Statement below: pic.twitter.com/xLp5BoLD8A
— Gareth Davies (@GD10) October 15, 2022
Interestingly, the charges against Greenwood were dropped earlier this year. If that wasn’t enough, news of his reunion with Harriet also made waves on social media. It was only inevitable that reports of Harriet’s pregnancy emerged just a few days after. It shows how Greenwood’s case has taken a drastic turn, especially if we compare his situation to how it was a year ago.
Amid all this, Greenwood’s departure from United has been a talking point among fans as well. There have been mixed reactions among fans, but it would be safe for us to claim that there are individuals at Man Utd who do not want the young player back.
Will Mason Greenwood play for Manchester United again?
Mason was undoubtedly one of the best talents to come out of Carrington. The 19/20 season was his best when he managed to score 10 Premier League goals and bagged an assist in 31 games. Considering the fact that Greenwood was just 17 years old at the time, the numbers were pretty decent. Before he was charged with sexual assault, Greenwood started the 21/22 season well with 5 goals and an assist in 18 games.
🚨 JUST IN: #MUFC have received loan enquiries for Mason Greenwood from Turkish clubs and more from leagues with open transfer windows. @mcgrathmike 🔴
— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) March 2, 2023
It would be a controversial decision if manager Erik ten Hag is open to having Greenwood back on the team roster. He has mentioned that it is not up to him to comment on the matter until club officials do so. However, the soccer world is not aware of his plans with Greenwood yet, but United has indeed received loan offers for the player recently.
No way.. He is our own. You don’t throw away your child coz he made a mistake. You make him understand the wrong in it. Those shouting sell have done worse in hiding.
— Jacqueline. M (@Prettyhumble4) March 2, 2023
Ye so when he’s getting hatricks every week all the haters will start to think twice about letting him go
— Paul (@pjcjoiner) March 2, 2023
He will stay, & he will play for United. He’s our boy, one of our own and this is his home. He’s only a boy who needs to be guided and guarded and we won’t throw one of our own to the wolves. He’s been punished, ridiculed, humiliated and enough is enough. We will be by his side.
— Yomade (@Yomade26) March 2, 2023
That’ll be a nice option for him, get his mojo back and come back to us
— Fortune FirstClass 😎 (@Fortunefirstcl1) March 2, 2023
A fan even wrote, “No way.. He is our own. You don’t throw away your child coz he made a mistake. You make him understand the wrong in it. Those shouting sell have done worse in hiding.” It’s clear that United fans have a soft spot for Greenwood and are not willing to see the player leave. Some have even mentioned that the loan spell will be a good way for Greenwood to get back in shape.
🚨 Mason Greenwood will not play for #MUFC this season, with the club’s investigation into the striker expected to take some time to conclude. @MirrorFootball
— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) February 14, 2023
It is not clear what United has decided about Greenwood’s future. But the club announced recently that it would be conducting an investigation as well. It could mean that Greenwood stays on the sidelines until the investigation’s conclusion, for which there’s no definite timeline.
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