Manchester United: Mason Greenwood Agrees to Part Ways After Having Charges Dropped

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Manchester United announced Monday they mutually agreed to work toward ending Mason Greenwood’s tenure at the club.

“All those involved, including Mason, recognize the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United,” United said. “It has therefore been mutually agreed that it would be most appropriate for him to do so away from Old Trafford, and we will now work with Mason to achieve that outcome.”

In February, prosecutors dropped attempted rape and assault charges against Greenwood due to new evidence and “the withdrawal of key witnesses.”

The 21-year-old continued to deny the allegations in connection to the charges in a statement confirming his departure from Manchester United:

“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.”

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