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In a press release final week, Manchester United mentioned they’d gathered “extensive evidence and context not in the public domain” and spoken to “numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case”.

In an open letter to followers on Monday, United chief govt Richard Arnold mentioned the additional proof included the alleged sufferer requesting the police to drop their investigation in April 2022, and the membership receiving different explanations for the fabric that was posted on-line.

“While I am satisfied that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with, Mason’s accepted that he has made mistakes which he takes responsibility for,” Arnold mentioned.

In an audio clip printed on-line, a person – alleged to be Mason Greenwood – may very well be heard shouting and threatening a girl earlier than making an attempt to drive her to have intercourse with him.

Greenwood was charged in October 2022 with tried rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning precise bodily hurt.

Those expenses have been dropped in February 2023 when the Crown Prosecution Service mentioned key witnesses had withdrawn from the case and new materials had come to mild, that means there was “no longer a realistic prospect of conviction”.

Manchester United then began their very own inside investigation.

Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood will depart the membership by mutual settlement after a six-month inside investigation into his conduct.

Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding materials which was printed on-line.

Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood will depart the membership by mutual settlement after a six-month inside investigation into his conduct.

Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding materials which was printed on-line.

Charges in opposition to the 21-year-old England worldwide, together with tried rape and assault, have been dropped on 2 February 2023 however the membership has come to the choice to half methods with Greenwood.

Greenwood was charged with tried rape, assault occasioning precise bodily hurt and controlling and coercive behaviour, following media posts which appeared to disclose the now 21-year-old forcing himself upon a girl, earlier than these expenses have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February.

United carried out their very own inside investigation and have now concluded by mutual settlement with the participant that his profession ought to proceed “away from Old Trafford”.

There was some suggestion on social media final week – not from the membership – that United have been intent on maintaining Greenwood and reintegrating him into the squad.

It led to loads of dialogue, however United solely insisted they’d not arrived at a call but.

Now, with Greenwood heading for the exit, Gary Lineker says it was the “right decision”.

The ahead joined the membership aged six and made his skilled debut at solely 17, when he turned the youngest participant ever to play for United within the Champions League. He established himself within the first workforce and shortly earned his first England cap, enjoying in opposition to Iceland in an away match in September 2020.

However, Gareth Southgate despatched dwelling each Greenwood and teammate Phil Foden after they have been caught breaking Covid pointers by assembly ladies in a lodge room. Greenwood has not appeared once more for England however continued to play for Manchester United, till his arrest final yr.

Now, United have confirmed Greenwood will depart the membership, with the 2 events “mutually” agreeing the choice.

Here’s a full timeline of occasions:

Manchester United chief govt Richard Arnold:

“When audio footage and imagery was posted online in January 2022, my feelings were of shock and concern for the alleged victim. Her welfare, wishes and perspective have been central to the club’s approach ever since, as have the club’s standards and values. While we immediately concluded that Mason should be suspended pending investigation, we were also conscious of our duty of care towards him.

“While I am satisfied that Mason did not commit the acts he was charged with, Mason’s accepted that he has made mistakes which he takes responsibility for. I am also mindful of the challenge that Mason would face rebuilding his career and raising a baby together with his partner in the harsh spotlight of Manchester United. Further, this case has provoked strong opinions, and it is my responsibility to minimise any distraction to the unity we are seeking within the club.”

Mason Greenwood assertion in full:

“I want to start by saying I understand that people will judge me because of what they have seen and heard on social media, and I know people will think the worst. I was brought up to know that violence or abuse in any relationship is wrong, I did not do the things I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges.

“However, I fully accept I made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post. I am learning to understand my responsibilities to set a good example as a professional footballer, and I’m focused on the big responsibility of being a father, as well as a good partner.

“Today’s decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all, is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club. I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United.

“I am enormously grateful to my family and all my loved ones for their support, and it is now for me to repay the trust those around me have shown. I intend to be a better footballer, but most importantly a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch.”

Manchester United don’t anticipate Mason Greenwood to ever play for them once more after the membership and participant concluded it could be inappropriate for him to proceed his profession at Old Trafford.

United will as an alternative work to search out Greenwood a membership elsewhere after chief govt Richard Arnold concluded an inside investigation during which he determined the ahead didn’t commit prison offences and that audio of him sounding as if he was attempting to drive himself upon a girl didn’t current the complete image.

Criminal expenses of tried rape, assault occasioning precise bodily hurt and controlling and coercive behaviour have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February.

But Arnold decided – and Greenwood agreed – that it could be higher if he have been to maneuver elsewhere and discussions are persevering with as as to whether his contract might be terminated or if he ought to be offered or loaned.

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