The attacker has now returned to Old Trafford after a loan spell at Getafe.
Mason Greenwood has returned to Manchester United after a loan spell away from the club, with the attacker’s next step in his career yet to be confirmed.
The 22-year-old came through the youth team ranks at the Old Trafford club, but has not played for the club since January 2022.
Greenwood was arrested that month following allegations surrounding material which was published on social media.
However, charges against the forward, including attempted rape and assault, were discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service on February 2 of last year.
Since the charges were discontinued, United internally investigated the matter and ultimately announced in August 2023 that Greenwood would be leaving the club to continue his playing career elsewhere.
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Greenwood spent last season on loan at La Liga side Getafe, scoring 10 goals in 36 games in all competitions for the Spanish outfit.
With his loan deal in Spain coming to an end, Greenwood is set to return to United, who begin pre-season training on Monday, July 8.
Several players who have been and continue to be involved in Euro 2024 and the Copa America – such as Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho and many others – will of course not report back to Carrington yet, with those who are on international duty being given extra time off to rest and recover ahead of the 2024/25 campaign and they will link up with the United squad at a later date.
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Greenwood’s United contract expires next summer, though the club do have an option to extend it by a further 12 months.
The most likely scenario is that Greenwood departs United permanently this summer, though there is still the option that he leaves on loan or remains at the club.
And as per The Athletic, though Greenwood would be expected to return to Carrington for pre-season fitness tests, it is likely the forward will be given extra time off due to United seeking to complete a permanent sale of the player this summer transfer window.
It is reported French side Marseille and Italian outfit Lazio are two teams who are in advanced talks for Greenwood’s signature, with a range of European sides having an interest in one-time England international.
It remains to be seen where Greenwood ultimately ends up playing his football next season, but it appears as though his United career definitely coming to a conclusion this summer is the most likely prospect.
Why Jude Bellingham is playing with NFL shoulder pads for England at Euro 2024 (an)
The reason behind Bellingham wearing the strange accessory has been revealed.
Jude Bellingham has been spotted wearing shoulder pads during England’s Euro 2024 matches.
The round of 16 of the 2024 European Championships finish on Tuesday night, as Romania face The Netherlands and Austria play Turkey in the final matches of the first knockout stage.
England survived an early scare in their knockout match with Slovakia, as Jude Bellingham scored an injury time equaliser, allowing Harry Kane to seal England’s 2-1 victory in extra time.
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Bellingham has been a key part of England’s success so far this tournament and some fans have noticed something unusual about the England star.
The 21-year-old appears to be wearing shoulder pads when he is playing, but what are they?
Footytruths detailed that the high-quality shoulder padding, which comes from the American National Football League (NFL), has been worn by Bellingham throughout the Euros campaign.
In training, his teammates have also been told not to touch Bellingham’s shoulder as an extra precaution.
These safety measures have been put in place to prevent Bellingham from having to receive surgery on his left shoulder, which was dislocated during Real Madrid’s 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in November.
While surgery after the Euros may still be necessary, losing Bellingham mid-tournament would be a major blow for England, after the midfielder has scored half of the team’s goals.
However, Real Madrid will likely not be happy with Bellingham’s decision to delay surgery, as it could impact his availability at the start of the La Liga season which gets underway in mid-August.
Jude Bellingham was seen wearing shoulder padding after England’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia in the Euro 2024 group stage. (Image: Getty)
Madrid are already likely to be without star signing Kylian Mbappe for the start of the domestic season and so losing their other key player could cause problems for the Spanish champions.
Mbappe will also be undergoing surgery following the end of the European Championships, after the striker broke his nose in France’s opening fixture against Austria.
England will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at the Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf on Saturday at 5pm BST.
Meanwhile France will play Portugal at the Volkparkstadion, Hamburg with the winners set to face one of Spain or Germany in the semi-finals.
Rio Ferdinand says he’ll be ‘walking home from Germany’ if England player doesn’t start against Switzerland (an)
England’s rumoured line-up for their quarter-final clash against Switzerland has emerged.
All eyes are on Gareth Southgate ahead of England’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland as he prepares to ‘radically change’ his tactical plan for the game in Dusseldorf.
Southgate is reportedly considering switching to a back three to cope with the loss of Marc Guehi, who is suspended after picking up his second booking of the tournament against Slovakia.
John Stones, Ezri Konsa and Kyle Walker look set to make up the back three, according to Sky Sports News, while Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are expected to play as two No 10s.
In terms of the two wing-back roles, Trent Alexander-Arnold has cemented his place on the right flank for Liverpool in recent years, while the left-back slot could be filled by either Bukayo Saka or Luke Shaw, who is expected to be fit.
Southgate will also have to consider who to play in midfield alongside Declan Rice as Kobbie Mainoo and Conor Gallagher battle for that ‘number 6’ role.
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Mainoo was one of England’s standout performers in what was a lacklustre display against Slovakia in the last-16.
And ahead of this weekend’s game against Switzerland, Rio Ferdinand has backed Southgate to give the teenager his second consecutive start of Euro 2024.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the former Manchester United defender said: “If Kobbie ain’t starting, I’m walking back from Germany! Has to….”
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Many are in agreement with Ferdinand, including former England international Jack Wilshere, who says Southgate needs to build his team around Mainoo.
“Kobbie Mainoo has shown he is the player that England need to build their midfield - and their team – around,” Wilshere told The Sun.
“That’s what I felt as it looked like we were slipping to defeat. I know he was not on the pitch when our goals went in.
“But until that unbelievable comeback, Mainoo was our best player. He has a fearlessness and an instinct to do the right things at the right times that seemed to be lacking for so much of the game.”
“Mainoo is the kind of midfielder England have been crying out for for a long time. He can be the glue that holds together this team for the rest of the tournament and well into the future.”
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