Manchester United have announced that embattled forward Mason Greenwood will leave the club following internal investigations into allegations made against the player.<\/p>\n
Greenwood was suspended indefinitely in 2022 by the club after allegations of rape and assault were made by his girlfriend.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old was included in United\u2019s team for the season after charges against him were dropped in February, with the prosecutor citing the \u201cwithdrawal of key witnesses and new material coming to light.\u201d<\/p>\n
Manchester United said in a statement that it has agreed with the player to leave the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cManchester United has concluded its internal investigation into the allegations made against Mason Greenwood.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur process commenced in February 2023, following all charges against Mason being dropped. Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim along with the club\u2019s standards and values, and sought to collate as much information and context as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has required us to proceed with sensitivity and care to obtain evidence not in the public domain, including from those with direct knowledge of the case.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged. That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.<\/p>\n
\u201cAll those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United. It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following the news, Greenwood also released a statement saying that he agrees with the decision made by the club, and he does not want to be a distraction for the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to start by saying I understand that people will judge me because of what they have seen and heard on social media, and I know people will think the worst.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was brought up to know that violence or abuse in any relationship is wrong, I did not do the things I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, I fully accept I made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am learning to understand my responsibilities to set a good example as a professional footballer, and I\u2019m focused on the big responsibility of being a father, as well as a good partner. <\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all, is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club. I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am enormously grateful to my family and all my loved ones for their support, and it is now for me to repay the trust those around me have shown. I intend to be a better footballer, but most importantly a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch.\u201d<\/p>\n
Greenwood joined the club at the age of seven, and he went on to make 130 appearances, scoring 36 goals for the club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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