MASON GREENWOOD has been on a hiatus from professional football ever since charges were brought against him in 2022.
Since the charges against the 21-year-old were dropped, the striker will make his return to professional football with La Liga side Getafe.
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Where has Mason Greenwood moved to?
Mason Greenwood has joined Spanish La Liga team Getafe on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
After 19 months of inactivity at Manchester United, the player has made the move to the Spanish club.
Greater Manchester police charged Greenwood with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault in October 2022.
The charges were dropped in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew from the investigation and new evidence came to light.
Greenwood denied all charges, maintaining his innocence from the beginning.
Since the charges were dropped, Manchester United faced increasing pressure to drop the player from their roster.
In a statement released by the club in August 2023, Manchester United announced that Greenwood would be leaving Old Trafford.
A Man United statement said: “Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe CF on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.
“The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.”
The statement went on to say that the club will continue to provide support to Greenwood and his family.
After Man United concluded their internal investigation, Greenwood said: “I fully accept I made mistakes and I take my share of responsibility.”
Greenwood remains contracted with Manchester United until June 2025 with the option to extend for another year.
When could Mason Greenwood make his Getafe debut?
Mason Greenwood could make his Getafe debut against Osasuna on Sunday, September 17.
The match will take place at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez, with kick-off set for 1pm BST.
Getafe currently sit 14th in La Liga after a rocky start to the new season.
Most recently, Jose Bordalas’ side were defeated by Spanish giants Real Madrid after Jude Bellingham scored late on to secure a 2-1 victory for Los Blancos.
What TV channel will Getafe vs Osasuna be on and can it be live streamed?
Getafe vs Osasuna will be broadcast live on Viaplay Sports 1.The match will also be shown on La Liga TV.
What are Getafe’s upcoming fixtures?
Here are Getafe’s next six fixtures:
Getafe vs Osasuna – 17/09/2023Real Sociedad vs Getafe – 24/09/2023Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe – 27/09/2023Getafe vs Villarreal – 1/10/2023Celta Vigo vs Getafe – 07/10/2023Getafe vs Real Betis – 22/10/2023