Manchester United is currently contemplating the prospect of parting ways with Mason Greenwood subsequent to his stint on loan at Getafe in La Liga. Various reports indicate that Greenwood is set to be excluded from United’s upcoming pre-season tour of the United States, hinting at a potential departure from the club.
Despite initial deliberations regarding the potential reintroduction of the striker following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s expression of interest, United appears hesitant to pursue that course of action. Concerns have emerged within the club regarding Greenwood’s impact on team cohesion and commercial interests.
Greenwood’s absence from United’s starting lineup traces back to January 2022 when he faced legal allegations, including charges of attempted rape and assault. Although all charges were subsequently dropped in February 2023, United undertook an internal inquiry and subsequently decided to loan Greenwood out to Getafe.
During his tenure in Spain, Greenwood has displayed commendable performance, amassing a total of eight goals and five assists across 26 matches. Nonetheless, United’s choice to omit him from the pre-season tour suggests a reluctance to reintegrate him into the team permanently.
The esteemed figure of Sir Alex Ferguson once heralded Greenwood as a future luminary, extolling his poise and goal-scoring acumen. Despite his evident talent, Greenwood’s off-field issues have raised uncertainty regarding his tenure at Old Trafford.
INEOS, United’s recent co-owner, will wield significant influence in determining Greenwood’s future. While the prospect of another loan remains plausible, a permanent transfer appears more probable. Clubs such as Getafe, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid have conveyed interest in acquiring Greenwood, who remains resolute in realizing his potential irrespective of his next destination for the upcoming seasom.