Manchester United announce that Mason Greenwood is to leave the club

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is to leave the club.

In a statement, the Red Devils said, “Based 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.

“All 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.”

Greenwood has not so much as trained with the club since January 2022, when he was arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman, and a few days later on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill. The forward was charged in October 2022 with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour – but all charges against him were subsequently dropped in February 2023.