Manchester United has announced that Mason Greenwood will be leaving the club after an internal investigation into the allegations against him. Earlier this year, charges of attempted rape, assault, and controlling and coercive behavior were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service due to lack of evidence and witness withdrawals. Following six months of investigation and increasing public pressure, the club has decided to part ways with Greenwood.
In a statement, Manchester United acknowledged the challenges of Greenwood resuming his career with the club and mutually agreed that it would be best for him to move on from Old Trafford. Greenwood has not played for the team since his arrest in January 2022, which was prompted by graphic videos and images circulating on social media.
Greenwood expressed gratitude towards Manchester United and his family for their support while admitting to making mistakes in his relationship. He stressed that he was cleared of all charges in February but takes responsibility for the situations that led to the social media post.
Last week, there were reports that Manchester United was considering reintegrating Greenwood into the first-team, which sparked controversy among fans. In an open letter, Manchester United’s CEO, Richard Arnold, addressed the discontent and assured fans that the internal investigation was conducted transparently. He mentioned that the alleged victim had requested the police to drop their investigation and provided alternative explanations for the audio recording that circulated on social media.
Arnold stated that although he believes Greenwood did not commit the charged acts, the player has accepted responsibility for his mistakes. The club will continue to offer support to both Greenwood and the alleged victim for them to rebuild and move forward positively in their lives.
Greenwood, who was highly regarded as one of the most talented young players globally, remains uncertain about his future club. There has been criticism from campaign groups, with concerns that his return would condone sexual assault and domestic abuse. While some fans praised Manchester United’s decision, others criticized the club for not involving supporters more in the investigation.
The Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) expressed relief that a decision has been reached and emphasized the importance of learning lessons from this troubling episode.
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