Following a thorough investigation into the claims made against the midfielder, Manchester United may decide today whether to part ways with Mason Greenwood, according to sources.
A six-month investigation has been followed by a long-awaited decision. The club’s chief executive, Richard Arnold, reportedly informed the executive leadership at the beginning of August that United intended to bring the player back, according to a report published by The Athletic last week.
According to reports, this strategy covered how the team would announce the player’s comeback, the kinds of photos that would be taken of him during practice, and how manager Erik Ten Hag would address the subject in press conferences.
A choice was initially anticipated to be made on August 4, but that date was postponed since the club had not yet had a chance to consult with all parties involved, including those on the women’s team who were serving their countries at the World Cup.
The progress of the investigation was described in a statement released by the team last week: “Manchester United has launched a thorough investigation into the claims made against Mason Greenwood following the dismissal of all charges against him in February 2023.
We heard from many people who had a direct connection to the case or knowledge of it, and we drew on a wealth of data and background information that was not in the public realm. The club has placed a priority on the care and viewpoint of the alleged victim throughout this process, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
We also owe Mason a duty of care because he works for the club, is a young person who has been a member since he was seven, and is a new father with a partner. Our investigation’s fact-finding phase is now complete, and we are nearing the decision-making stage about Mason’s future.