Mason Greenwood was officially introduced to the enthusiastic Getafe fans during a presentation ceremony, where supporters lined up to extend a hero’s welcome to the controversial English forward.
The Madrid-based club warmly embraced the forward, marking his return to competitive soccer in January 2022. Online videos capturing the presentation ceremony vividly depict the vibrant atmosphere at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium, with fans filling the stands and erupting in cheers as Greenwood emerged from the tunnel, donning the team’s blue strip.
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However, the online comments that followed presented a contrasting narrative. Greenwood encountered a mix of historical criticism related to his past controversies with his partner and new concerns about his physical condition.
Amid comments like “thankfully he is gone from England,” “God help Spanish women,” and “Dirty c*ut” gaining attention, there were also remarks questioning his fitness. Observations such as “Was he fasting for the last three months?” and “He doesn’t look fit at all” garnered considerable focus.
This loan move to La Liga side Getafe materialized after Manchester United decided to part ways with Greenwood following a six-month internal investigation into his conduct.
However, online discussions continue to be unfavorable toward Mason Greenwood’s return to sports, despite the forward’s efforts to mend his relationship with his partner and his commitment to raising their newborn daughter.
Mason Greenwood comments on joining Getafe
During the presentation ceremony at Getafe, Mason Greenwood addressed the fans with evident joy, expressing, “I am very happy to be here. I have been training for four or five months, I am getting up to speed and have been training with my teammates and feel quite good.”
He went on to emphasize the team’s approach, stating, “We take it one game at a time, and the next home game is coming in a few weeks, and we will try to win and do our best.”
Getafe’s manager, Jose Bordalas, also shared his thoughts on Greenwood’s arrival at the club, affirming, “He’s a footballer of the highest level, who comes to Getafe with enormous hope. We are going to help him to recover his best level.”
For the upcoming season, Mason Greenwood will don the number 12 jersey, noteworthy for the absence of a purchase option in the loan agreement.
🚨🗣️ Jose Bordalas (Getafe manager) on Greenwood’s arrival:
“Everyone knows what happened and the appropriate measures were taken. Everyone knows how it ended: with a non-conviction.”
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— UtdTruthful (@Utdtruthful) September 2, 2023
The intriguing question that lingers is whether Manchester United will contemplate reintegrating Greenwood into their squad after the loan spell if he manages to garner a positive response from both Spanish and English fans upon his return to the sport.
Looking ahead, Mason Greenwood will be focused on regaining match fitness during the international break, with Getafe’s next La Liga fixture slated to take place at home against Osasuna on Sunday, September 17.