English Premier League top side Manchester United is set to decide on the future of their striker Mason Greenwood. The English striker who has been out for over a year after he was alleged of assaulting his girlfriend who is now his wife. The club is ready to talk about the future of the player before their opening Premier League game of the season against Wolves on 14 August.
A number of serious charges against Greenwood, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped on 2nd of February which means he might return to the team soon. The Crown Prosecution Service said key witnesses had withdrawn and new material had come to light.
It meant there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction”. At the time, a statement released on 21-year-old Greenwood’s behalf said he was “relieved”. However, Manchester United then said they were launching their own investigation.
Mason Greenwood has been unavailable for selection ever since the ugly incident happened and has not been involved at the club’s Carrington training ground. His United contract runs until June 2025.
The head coach of the club Erik ten Hag was asked about the situation at the start of United’s current tour of the United States, and he said he had given his opinions on the matter but it was for others at the club to decide. It is understood that process is now near its conclusion, with an announcement anticipated at some point ahead of the Wolves game.