In the midst of the anxiety and uncertainty over whether Mason Greenwood will return to the Manchester United squad, the club has issued a statement asking all stakeholders for patience.
Greenwood has not featured for the club in over a year since he was accused of physically abusing his girlfriend.
But since the police authorities have dropped the charges against him for want of evidence, majority of the club’s fans have been clamouring for his return.
The club statement issued on Wednesday did not however answer the question on the lips of fans on whether the England international will return to action soon.
The statement read in full:
“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.
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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.”
