LaLiga side offers Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood escape route

Mason Greenwood joined Getafe on loan but he would return to Man Utd next summer. Photo Credit: Imago

FOOTBALL LaLiga side offers Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood escape route

Joel Omotto 10:00 - 02.09.2023

The Spanish top flight side sealed a late deadline day loan transfer for Greenwood who has not played since January 2022

Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood sealed a late dedline day move to LaLiga side Getafe on Friday night.

Greenwood joined Getafe on a season-long loan following 19 months of inactivity at Manchester United, with the Spanish club paying no fee and making only a minor contribution to his salary of about £75,000 a week.

The player was charged by Greater Manchester police with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault in October 2022 after allegations were made online.

The charges were dropped in February when the Crown Prosecution Service said there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction” after key witnesses withdrew their cooperation from the investigation and new evidence had come to light. Greenwood denied all charges.

Last week United announced Greenwood would leave the club by mutual consent after months of what the Red Devils termed ‘internal investigations’.

“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,” United said via statement last month.

Greenwood has not played for United since 22 January 2022, in a 1-0 win against West Ham at Old Trafford. He is contracted to United until 2025 with the option of a further year.

Following Greenwood’s departure, United said: “Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe CF on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.”

“The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”

Getafe are 12th in La Liga with four points after three games.

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