Manchester United is witnessing a division, due to the upcoming decision regarding the possible return of young player Mason Greenwood, who was recently acquitted of charges of attempted rape and assault, according to which he has been away from club training since January 2022.
And the British newspaper “The Guardian” revealed that many of the club’s employees feel a “deep sense of shame” with the expected return of the player to the club, while a good number within the team welcomes Greenwood’s return and his involvement with Manchester United again.
It comes after Greenwood’s fate was discussed regularly among the club’s officials. The Guardian pointed out that most of the supporters of the return of the 21-year-old player work in the football aspect of the club.
The club’s CEO, Richard Arnold, is set to determine whether Greenwood will continue his career with Manchester United or not, and his decision will be announced next week.
“Attempted rape”, including … 3 charges against the Manchester United player
The British Public Prosecution Office has charged Mason Greenwood with attempted rape, coercive conduct and assault with bodily harm, according to the Guardian newspaper.
The newspaper also indicated that “there would be a sense of surprise within the club’s corridors if the decision was to remove the player,” as supporters of Greenwood’s return believe that he remains young and that “it is a duty to take care of the player who belongs to United since he was a child, especially in light of the fact that he has not been convicted of anything.” against the law.”
And Manchester United issued a statement, Wednesday, confirming that the decision regarding Greenwood “has reached its final stages,” adding: “After all charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped in February 2023, United conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations against him.”
He continued, “During this process, the victim’s safety and point of view was central to the investigation conducted by the club, and we respect her right to anonymity for life.”
And the statement added, “We also have responsibilities towards Maysoon as an individual who works with us and a young man who grew up in the club from the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.”
The club indicated that the administration will reach a decision in a “close period,” explaining that “once it is taken, it will be clarified to the internal and external stakeholders in the club.”
It is noteworthy that the Nike sports company ended its sponsorship of the player in February 2022, after the accusations against him, and his name was removed from the versions of the “FIFA 22” game for the same reason.
Greenwood played with the first team for Manchester United in 2019 when he was 19 years old, and last season he participated in 18 matches and was mainly playing before he was suspended by the club.
2023-08-18 04:49:43
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