MANCHESTER United has broken the silence on the tricky subject of Mason Greenwood.
The club released a statement on Wednesday evening giving insight on its decision regarding the player.
This follows after the player was arrested in January 2022 on charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
“Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him.
“This has drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case.
“Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
“We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.
“The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future.
“Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation. Responsibility ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer.
“Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club’s internal and external stakeholders.
“This has been a difficult case for everyone associated with Manchester United, and we understand the strong opinions it has provoked based on the partial evidence in the public domain.
“We ask for patience as we work through the final stages of this carefully considered process,” the club’s statement read.
Following the statement, fans will now wait for the Chief Executive Officer of the Manchester club to communicate the club’s final decision of whether they retain the services of the player or not.
It will be recalled that The Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges against the player on Feb 2, 2023.
