MAN Utd’s CEO told senior staff two weeks ago Mason Greenwood would be brought back into the fold, according to reports.
The club had reportedly planned to make the sensational announcement on August 4 before the new season started.
Mason Greenwood is still waiting to hear about his future at the club
But Greenwood’s future at Man Utd is still in doubt 12 days later.
Richard Arnold, CEO, told senior staff in the first week of August they were planning to bring the striker, 21, back, The Athletic reports.
The boss had intended to film a video message explaining the decision and outline a plan for his reintegration.
This included a guarantee that Greenwood would not make any appearances with the Manchester United Foundation at the start.
But Greenwood would find himself back on the first team – over a year after he first touched a ball for the club.
He was suspended in January last year after his arrest for attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
The club has remained tight-lipped over whether the star striker will return after they carried out their own probe.
They released a statement this afternoon confirming they are now in the “final stages” of making a decision on Greenwood’s future.
The club added: “Following the dropping of all charges against Mason Greenwood in February 2023, Manchester United has conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations made against him.
“This has drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case.
“Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity.
“We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.
“The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future.”
Utd also claimed the decision has “not yet been made” and is “currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation”.
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