Manchester United fans have been waiting with bated breath to find out what is really going on with Mason Greenwood. After many excruciating months of wait, it seems there is finally some development!
Before the new Premier League season, Manchester United have not assigned Mason Greenwood a shirt number. A formal statement is anticipated to be made in due course, but the 21-year-old is still waiting to learn what his future at Old Trafford holds.
The striker was arrested by the English police in January 2022 on the charges of assault. Manchester United suspended the striker and prohibited him from taking part in any club-related activities. The striker has been out of football since.
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The judiciary dismissed all accusations against Greenwood in February 2023, claiming the discovery of fresh evidence. Shortly afterward, Mason Greenwood and his fiancée, Harriet Robson, even made the announcement that they are having a child together. Strong reports also imply that both parties have put their differences aside and are planning to wed one another. The couple welcomed their daughter on July 11, 2023.
Manchester United never made an official statement on what lies ahead in the future for Mason Greenwood. The striker was expected to be a part of the squad but he was not even included in the pre-season team. With less than a week left for the league to begin and it looks like Manchester United have made its decision.
The forward player was not included in the provisional squad submitted to the premier league officials. The list included the squad number of players for the upcoming season. Mason Greenwood was a notable absentee on the list.
The Previous Squad Numbers of Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood improved up the ranks to become a regular in the team under manager Ole Gunnar Solkjaer. He started his journey with the number 26 but then was promoted to the iconic number 11 within a season. The striker has scored 35 goals for the English giants in 129 appearances.
The new signings Mason Mount and Andre Onana have been given the numbers 7 and 24 respectively. No number has been assigned to young Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is currently out injured.
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It might not come across as a shock to the world of soccer. Very few fans believed that Mason Greenwood will be allowed to continue with a club of such high stature. Rumors also said that Mason was on the transfer list of the club, and he could move to Italy. Atalanta and Roma were reportedly fighting for the signature of the young center forward.
A few reports also suggested that Manchester United could loan Mason Greenwood to observe the reaction of people, and then take him back after a year.
The Red Devils begin their campaign against Wolverhampton Wanders on Monday on August 14, while a statement on Mason Greenwood is expected to be announced ahead of the season opener.