SUMMARY
- Real Madrid faced Getafe on February 2.
- During the match Jude Bellingham made a harsh tackle on Mason Greenwood.
Mason Greenwood doesn’t want to take any action against Jude Bellingham. The Real Madrid midfielder was accused of calling the Getafe forward a ‘r*pist’ during a league clash. The incident was first reported by Getafe to the match official after which an official probe from the league was expected.
Real Madrid clashed with Getafe on February 2 where the Madrid-based side came out winners with a scoreline of 2-0. However, the major talking point from the match came when Bellingham tackled Greenwood for a 50-50 challenge. After the challenge, a video captured Bellingham aiming the slur toward Greenwood.
Mason Greenwood wants to take no action against Jude Bellingham
Getafe took the first step for the action when they complained to the referee of the match, Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea. Chiefs of Spanish soccer were prompted to launch an investigation against Jude Bellingham. However, the matter is expected to be dropped after reports emerged that Greenwood wants the probe to be dropped.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Mason Greenwood has asked for the case vs Jude Bellingham to be DROPPED. Greenwood does not want Bellingham to face punishment, despite the fact that the lip readers are 97% sure that he was insulted.
(Source: @MirrorFootball) pic.twitter.com/uyQ49y1176
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 27, 2024
It is revealed that the Getafe forward wants to keep the attention on his performances on the field. It is believed that the probe would have been a needless distraction as he looks to rebuild his career with the Spanish side.
Mason Greenwood was loaned out by Manchester United in the summer of 2023. The English forward has been afforded this opportunity after his charges were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February 2023. It has been reported that Greenwood can move to a different club in the summer of 2024. However, he has to keep on delivering for the Spanish side during this loan deal.
Mason Greenwood does not want to take the focus away from his performances
Mason Greenwood is trying to avoid any necessary media headlines that might put the focus back on his dark past. As per reports, the English forward was upset at the time. However, he has a strong desire to put his career back on track after an unfortunate setback at Manchester United.
Mason Greenwood has called for the investigation against Jude Bellingham to be DROPPED! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/eJ3Saiv9RN
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) February 27, 2024
Sources close to the situation informed The Sun that Greenwood has grown a thick skin after being publically targeted in Spain. He is focused on his career and looks to put in more consistent performances for the Spanish side. Mason Greenwood has made 25 appearances for Getafe in all competitions. In these appearances, he has scored seven goals and five assists. These appearances have put the English forward back on track in his career.
The English forward will now move ahead from this incident. He will now focus on his upcoming league match with Getafe. Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid can consider themselves lucky to avoid any unnecessary suspension for a minor lapse of judgment from the English midfielder.