It has been almost 23 months since Mason Greenwood was accused of s*xually abusing his girlfriend Harriet Robson. Despite being acquitted, Greenwood’s return to Manchester United’s squad was met with much criticism. Greenwood ultimately ended up going on loan to the Spanish club Getafe. However, it appears as if a decision has been made on whether Greenwood will return to his boyhood club.
According to reports, the La Liga side Real Sociedad is interested in signing Mason Greenwood permanently. Earlier this year, Greenwood signed a season-long loan deal with Getafe. However, it appears as if Getafe wouldn’t be able to sign the United prodigy due to the potential fee included. Greenwood has taken his time to get adjusted in Spain, scoring two goals in 11 appearances for the Madrid-based club.
Previously, it was reported that Mason Greenwood would continue his career at Manchester United. However, after fans protested about Greenwood’s return, the United star decided it was in the best interests of everyone if he left the club. In a statement he issued, Greenwood said, “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.“
🚨 Real Sociedad are favourites to sign Manchester United and England forward Mason Greenwood.
A permanent switch to loan side Getafe is unlikely because of the potential fee involved.
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— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) December 6, 2023
While it was expected that the English soccer star would return to United after the end of this season, it appears as if Greenwood has other plans. Greenwood reportedly wants to continue playing in Spain, having adjusted to life there. The 22-year-old is currently living in Madrid with his girlfriend Harriet Robson and his baby, who was born in July this year.
Manchester United’s co-owner is yet to decide on Mason Greenwood
Meanwhile, Manchester United‘s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is yet to decide on Mason Greenwood. Richard Arnold, the club’s outgoing CEO, has previously planned on bringing back Greenwood to the team. However, he made a U-turn on his decision amidst the immense protest stages by the fans outside of Old Trafford.
🚨 Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not made a decision on bringing back Mason Greenwood yet. The idea is to take some time, to let Greenwood play for Getafe where he is on loan, and then in 2024 – March, April or May, the idea will be to discuss the position of Greenwood, based on his… pic.twitter.com/eO207bkXUI
— United Update (@UnitedsUpdate) December 3, 2023
A couple of days ago, it was suggested that Sir Jim Ratcliffe hadn’t ruled out Greenwood’s return yet. However, according to soccer transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ratcliffe hasn’t decided yet. Romano further reported that the fans shouldn’t expect any decision to be made about Greenwood before the end of the year. With talks about Greenwood’s future to be held in April or May, the reports indicate that Greenwood’s return is unlikely.