SUMMARY
- Mason Greenwood is currently on loan to Getafe from Manchester United.
- The English forward left United in controversial circumstances.
Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United story has to have another chapter. He was the starboy, he was the man who was going to achieve the biggest accolades at the club and take the club into its new successful chapter. However, he hit a severe roadblock.
Greenwood was embroiled in a legal case. In January 2022, Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault. His girlfriend uploaded a video detailing how Greenwood assaulted her. In October, the talented English forward faced charges of attempted r*pe and assault. However, by February 2023, his case was discontinued due to the withdrawal of key witnesses.
Mason Greenwood has officially joined Getafe on a loan deal from Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/iRqBBZmqnI
— B/R Football (@brfootball) September 1, 2023
United launched their own internal investigation and did not find conclusive proof to terminate Greenwood’s contract. Mason Greenwood was seemingly going to be reintegrated into the team. However, the backlash from the fans and the women’s team meant Greenwood had to go. He moved on loan to Getafe and played soccer over a year and a half later. He still has that charm from the past. United can polish it again and make him a star again.
Why does Manchester United need Mason Greenwood back?
Greenwood was phenomenal in the red jersey. Whenever he got the ball, every United fan knew he could brew up something special. He scored some phenomenal goals. The youngster is two-footed with immense power in both feet. In late 2021, he started to grow his game and incorporated much more completeness rather than just brutal shots. He was close to becoming a world-class player.
United needs a world-class player. Who can you point out in this United squad and claim that ‘Yeah, this guy is world-class.’ To some extent, maybe Bruno Fernandes. Otherwise, there is no one. Reminds you of the internet famous kid – “None of them. They’re all rubbish.” If you know you know.
Mason Greenwood can still bring United into the new era that they are longing to enter. He almost helped them do that. The Rashford-Martial-Greenwood trio, in their peak covid-era, stuff of dreams. Since then, all three of them have fallen off. Bruno and Paul Pogba were flying behind this trio, the pair have fallen off as well.
Greenwood has that energy, that special something that United lacks. None of the wingers – old or new – have it anymore for the club. Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Antony, Amad Diallo, and Jadon Sancho are the wingers of Manchester United. If Greenwood comes back, he leapfrogs everyone into the best winger spot without question.
🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are currently not working on Mason Greenwood deal despite recent links.
Manchester United are open to selling Mason and find solution in the summer as reported earlier this week but Barça focus is now on different targets. pic.twitter.com/5SbFIfo9Oi
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 12, 2024
As of now, it is being reported that INEOS is still having internal discussions regarding Greenwood. However, he is still under the radar of several other teams. United should make a decision quickly and be in favor of bringing Mason Greenwood back. He would instantly solve a lot of problems in the club’s attack and become one of the most important forwards of the new era.