Manchester United have released a statement about Mason Greenwood following reports that he will be returning to the Premier League club.
Greater Manchester Police announced on 2 February this year that the 21-year-old no longer faces criminal charges.
Greenwood was first arrested in January 2022 and subsequently charged with willful rape, controlling and coercive conduct, and assault.
But all charges against him were dropped earlier this year after key witnesses withdrew their involvement in the case and new evidence came to light during his investigation. police.
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Greenwood remains suspended by United while the club continues its internal investigation into his conduct before making a decision on his future. He hasn't trained with the first team or been available to play since he was first arrested.
United were expected to make a final decision on whether to keep Greenwood before the start of the Premier League season but have delayed it, reportedly in consultation with members. The club's women's team member is still competing in the World Cups in Australia and New Zealand.
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Several Man Utd players remain in the tournament, with England reaching Sunday's final against Spain following Wednesday's 3-1 win over Australia.
Manchester United chief executive Colette Roche addressed Greenwood's uncertain condition in an interview with The Athletic, making it clear that the final decision on whether to keep him will be left to the question. given by the club rather than by partners such as sponsors.
“We conducted a very detailed and thorough internal investigation and interviewed as many people as possible about what happened and tried to understand it beyond our initial investigation,” Roche said. police. "You would expect us to engage with stakeholders on stakeholder groups. And now we just need to make a decision.
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"This decision is definitely a decision that rests with us."
Greenwood is contracted to United until 2025, with the option of an extra year and manager Erik ten Hag has refused to rule out the possibility that the player will return to the team at some point.
In an interview with The Times earlier this year, Ten Hag said Greenwood "has shown in the past that he is capable of taking on this [the central striker role]", but said the club will decide on his future.
Greenwood has not played for United for 20 months, with his last appearance for the club being against West Ham on 22 January 2022.
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