That is the headline shared in Sun Sports (UK) today, December 9. Mason Greenwood was loaned to Getafe by Manchester United to rebuild his career. Manchester United could make a decision on Mason Greenwood’s future in a few months, as the Old Trafford boss considers a “drаmаtic turn of events”, Sun Sports writes.
22-year-old English winger Mason Greenwood has impressed on the pitch since joining Getafe FC on a season-long loan from Manchester United. Greenwood has scored 4 goals in 11 matches for the La Liga team, including a stunning goal against Almeria in November with Greenwood’s trademark “cannonball” strike.
Greenwood is playing for Getafe on loan for one season. PHOTO: GETTY
Mason Greenwood joined Spanish club Getafe after MU leaders decided he could not continue his career at Old Trafford following an internal investigation into his off-field behavior. However, technically, Greenwood is still a MU player because he is only loaned by the club. Greenwood has a contract with MU until the summer of 2025.
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing to complete the purchаse of 25% of Manchester United’s shares from the Glazer family in a deal worth 1.3 billiоn pounds. If the Manchester United board of directors votes to approve this deal, Sir Jim Ratcliffe will control all football activities of the Old Trafford team, including personnel and transfer issues.
Greenwood can absolutely return to Manchester United to play. PHOTO: REUTERS
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will make major changes in the MU leadership team and the “red devils” will have a new CEO after Richard Arnold has officially left Old Trafford. This can help MU take a new approach in the transfer market .
Now, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano believes that, with changes at the leadership level at MU, this means that Mason Greenwood’s situation and future will be resolved once and for all. Romano said no decision will be made by MU with Greenwood in the next few months, but after that it is different. That means Greenwood will not return to Old Trafford in this January transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano wrote on his personal social network : “The idea is to take some time and let Mason Greenwood play football. Then, based on his performance at Getafe, Manchester United will discuss their position and the player’s future. This will likely take place in March, April or May (2024).
There will be many different factors to consider, and obviously Manchester United’s new board will have a new CEO and new people in charge of the transfer market, meaning they will all decide on transfer matters together. of the team”.
Greenwood is playing very well at Getafe. PHOTO: EPA
Mason Greenwood was arrested by police in January 2022 after accusations he tried to rаpe and аttаck his girlfriend. Greenwood denies all allegations. Regardless, Manchester United has suspended Greenwood ever since. In February, the Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges related to Greenwood.
Before the new season, MU considered bringing Greenwood back to Erik Ten Hag’s squad, but with pressure from public opinion , MU “turned around” and let Greenwood go to Getafe to take refuge. The last time Greenwood played for MU was in a 1-0 victory over West Ham on January 22, 2022.
Sun Sports reports that Getafe currently wants to sign a long-term contract with Greenwood. In addition, two other La Liga clubs, Valencia and Real Sociedad, are both “monitoring” the English striker and may be ready to buy him this season. summer next year.
Greenwood was arrested by police after accusations he assaulted and rаped his girlfriend in January 2022. PHOTO: EPA
A Sun Sports source said: “Mason Greenwood has been excellent since moving to Spain and has really caught the eye after a strong start at Getafe. There are a number of clubs in Spain monitoring him, with scouts from Valencia and Real Sociedad seemingly lining up.
It is very unlikely that Mason Greenwood will return to Manchester United. “That ship has sailed” and he looks set to enjoy the next phase of his career in Spain, where he has really settled in and “found his feet” both personally and professionally. and expertise.
Mason Greenwood owes a huge debt to Getafe for the help and support they have given him, and it is likely that Greenwood will move to Getafe permanently at the end of the season. But if Greenwood continues to play as he is, other offers may come, leaving Mason Greenwood and the club with a decision to make. After a very difficult year or so, Mason Greenwood feels his career is on the rise .”
