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Mason Greenwood’s possible return to the Manchester United
Erik ten Hag has refused to speculate on Mason Greenwood’s possible return to the Manchester United team after all criminal charges against the forward were dropped.
In January 2022, the 21-year-old was arrested and accused with alleged rape, attempting to control and coercive behavior, and assault causing actual bodily harm.
Why Greenwood was suspended
Greenwood was suspended by United after the allegations were made public, and he has not played for the Premier League club since January 22, 2022.
On February 2, 2023, Greater Manchester Police confirmed that criminal proceedings in the case had been “discontinued,” indicating that claims against the England international had been dropped.
Greenwood may be drafted back into the Utd ranks, but the squad has yet to make a decision.
“Manchester United notes the Crown Prosecution Service’s decision that all claims against Mason Greenwood have indeed been dropped,” they said in a statement issued immediately after the dismissal of the charges. The club will now conduct its own investigation before deciding on the next steps. We will not comment further till the process is completed.”
Keeping that thinking, Ten Hag is hesitant to speculate on any potential decisions regarding Greenwood’s future.
Why Mason Greenwood may no more play for Manchester United
The United boss has said when questioned on the matter: “I cannot add anything. I am referring to the statement. I am unable to comment on the process at this time.”
Because Greenwood is a ‘Under-21’ player in Premier League teams, he did not have to be enrolled before the latest deadline for 25-man selections in the English top flight passed.
It really is presumed to be highly improbable that Greenwood will be accepted back by United any real soon, with BBC Sport revealing that he “will still not come back to training or start games till the team’s process is complete”.
