The reason behind Mason Greenwood leave Manchester United

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The reason behind Mason Greenwood leave Manchester United

Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding material which was published online.

Charges against the 21-year-old England international, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped on 2 February 2023.

United said in a statement: "All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.

    "It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.

    In a statement issued on Monday, Manchester United said that they 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" but announced that the 21-year-old will be leaving Old Trafford.

    Sources have told ESPN that Greenwood's contract, which runs until 2025, has not been terminated, but he is not expected to play for the club again. Manchester United will consider loan offers as well as a permanent move away, sources said.

    The statement issued by United read: "All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United.

    "It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome."

    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.

    Greenwood has not played for United since 22 January 2022, in a 1-0 win against West Ham at Old Trafford. He was arrested later that month. Greenwood could be sold or loaned out for the remainder of his contract – he remains on full pay – and will not train with Erik ten Hag’s squad in the meantime.

    United had intended to make an announcement before their first Premier League game but delayed a decision to continue a consultation process that included the alleged victim, her family, Greenwood and his family, plus key stakeholders. There were also plans to involve United’s England Women’s World Cup players – Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Katie Zelem – who reached Sunday’s final.

    Greenwood has played 129 times for United, scoring 35 times, and made one England appearance.

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