Sir Jim Ratcliffe has begun mapping out plans for Mason Greenwood’s future ahead of his imminent investment in Manchester United.
The Red Devils notoriously botched up the handling of Greenwood’s situation earlier this year after their plans for his reintegration were leaked to the public courtesy of The Athletic. For example, they had compiled a list of domestic abuse charities that they expected to react in a ‘hostile’ way to the player’s return.
It came after the board’s six-month-long investigation into the allegations made against Greenwood, which saw him charged by the CPS with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm before they were eventually dropped after key witnesses withdrew their participation in the case and new material came to light.
Given the sensitivity of the matter, it was ultimately decided that he would continue his career away from Old Trafford and on deadline day last summer, he sealed a season-long loan move to Getafe. Since then, Greenwood has registered two goals and three assists in La Liga.
It remains to be seen where the 22-year-old’s future lies beyond the 2023/24 campaign; he is contracted to United until 2025 and the club even hold the option of extending it for an additional year, however, they are well aware of the backlash that would come with another attempt of his return.
Romano weighs in on Greenwood’s future
Speaking in his exclusive Daily Briefing with CaughtOffside, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed: “Incoming co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is already discussing Greenwood’s situation internally, and from what I’m told, he’s made no decision at all and nothing will be decided in December.
“So the idea is to take some time and just let Greenwood play football. Then, based on his performances for Getafe, Man United will discuss their position and that of the player. This will likely take place in March, April or May.
“There will be many different factors to consider, and obviously the new Man United board will have a new CEO and new people in charge of the transfer market, meaning that they will all decide on transfer business together.”
