Mason Greenwood to Part Ways with Manchester United Following Charges Withdrawal

Manchester United has announced that Mason Greenwood will be leaving the club, more than six months after the charges of sexual assault and domestic violence against him were dropped. The striker had been under suspension since his initial arrest in January 2022, in connection with distressing content shared on social media.

Greenwood faced charges in October 2022, but they were subsequently dismissed in February of the current year by the Crown Prosecution Service due to the withdrawal of key witnesses and the emergence of new evidence.

In a recent club statement, Manchester United revealed, “Our internal investigation into the allegations against Mason Greenwood commenced in February 2023, once all charges against him were dropped. Throughout the process, we have considered both the perspective of the alleged victim and the values of the club, while also seeking non-public evidence from those directly involved.”

The club’s investigation was concluded in August after a period of consideration. Initially, there were reports that Greenwood would be reintegrated into the team, but these plans seem to have shifted. Manchester United clarified that the media reports were based on one potential scenario and not the final decision.

Richard Arnold, United’s chief executive, stated, “Reintegration was one of the options we considered and planned for, but the decision was made after carefully weighing various factors and viewpoints.” Greenwood also issued a statement expressing his denial of the accusations while taking responsibility for his mistakes in his relationship.

The club affirmed, “Our assessment found that the online material did not present a complete picture, and Mason was not guilty of the offenses he was initially charged with.” Acknowledging his errors, both Manchester United and Greenwood have mutually agreed that a fresh start away from Old Trafford would be the best course of action.

As Mason Greenwood parts ways with Manchester United, his journey takes a new turn, offering him an opportunity for personal growth and redemption.