Mason Greenwood stays at Man Utd despite suspension as club announce seven departures
Although no further charges are brought, Greenwood, 22, remains suspended from United pending the outcome of an internal investigation into whether he has brought the club into disrepute and breached his contract.
Mason Greenwood has been added to Manchester United’s squad list – although he remains suspended.
Mason Greenwood has been added to Manchester United’s squad list – although he remains suspended.
The United striker has been suspended after being charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior and assault with actual assault.
But the Crown Prosecution Service dropped those charges on February 2 after key witnesses decided to withdraw their involvement.
Although no further charges are brought, Greenwood, 22, remains suspended from United pending the outcome of an internal investigation into whether he has brought the club into disrepute and breached his contract. David De Gea was not on the kept list, despite his contract expiring on 30 June. United say talks with De Gea over a possible new contract remain open.
he use remains a contract player. United have insisted that the decision to add him to the list does not give any indication of the outcome of the ongoing internal disciplinary process.
United said in a statement: “Regarding the goalkeeping department, talks with David De Gea remain open over a possible new contract, while Tom Heaton and Nathan Bishop have been granted extensions to their deals. Extensions have also been drawn up for defenders Rhys Bennett and Ethan Laird, while under-21s coach Tom Huddlestone is expected to remain in talks over a new contract.
“Young striker Mateo Mejia also received a deal.”
United also confirmed the departures of seven players in the statement, including defenders Phil Jones and Axel Tuanzebe who are leaving the club.
In addition to these two, United added: “Ethan Galbraith and Di’Shon Bernard are looking for opportunities elsewhere following loan spells at Salford City and Portsmouth respectively. Both made their first-team debuts for United in a Europa League tie 2019 against Astana in Kazakhstan.
Eric Hanbury, Charlie Wellens and Manni Norkett will leave the Academy at the end of their current terms. The academy is proud of all our departing young players and their achievements at the club. They will all be supported to secure professional contracts at new clubs, receive a bespoke follow-up program and still have a lifelong connection to Manchester United.
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