BREAKING: Manchester United announce Mason Greenwood will not return to the club

Mason Greenwood. Courtesy photo.

Manchester United have announced, in a statement, that Mason Greenwood will not play for the club again, after an internal investigation into his now-dropped charges. 

The club recently concluded investigations into Greenwood’s charges of attempted rape and coercion that were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February this year, and a decision over his future has now been made.  

According to the statement published on manutd.com and shared on the club’s social media pages, Manchester United put into consideration the wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim, along with the club’s standards, and mutually agree that it would be better for Greenwood to recommence his career away from Old Trafford. 

Here is the full statement: 

“Manchester United has concluded its internal investigation into the allegations made against Mason Greenwood. 

“Our process commenced in February 2023, following all charges against Mason being dropped. Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values, and sought to collate as much information and context as possible. This has required us to proceed with sensitivity and care to obtain evidence not in the public domain, including from those with direct knowledge of the case. 
 
“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. 
 
“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.” 

Greenwood, who last played for Manchester United in January 2022, is now a free agent.