Mason Greenwood Makes Debut For Getafe After Manchester United Exit – News18
Mason Greenwood on his debut for Getafe. (Credit: Twitter)
The English striker, on loan at Getafe from the Premier League side, was charged with attempted rape and assault in October 2022 but the charges were later dropped.
Mason Greenwood made his debut for Getafe in La Liga on Sunday with a substitute cameo against Osasuna, the first time he has played since appearing for Manchester United in January 2022.
The English striker, on loan at Getafe from the Premier League side, was charged with attempted rape and assault in October 2022 but the charges were later dropped.
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England’s Crown Prosecution Service said in February key witnesses had withdrawn and new material had come to light, removing a “realistic prospect of conviction”.
Getafe coach Jose Bordalas sent Greenwood on for Juanmi Latasa in the 77th minute with the score tied at 2-2, to applause from home fans at the club’s Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium. The hosts eventually won 3-2.
A group of Osasuna fans greeted the 21-year-old’s arrival to Spanish football with chants of “Greenwood, die”.
“I didn’t hear them so I have nothing to say,” said Bordalas. “I am very happy with the kid’s debut.”
The coach said Greenwood’s arrival in Spain would be good for football in the country.
“I speak only in sporting terms — the fans are very excited, the truth is I think it’s very positive for Getafe and for Spanish football, I have no doubt,” he added.
Bordalas also retracted comments he made Friday about Greenwood signing for Getafe on the advice of Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham.
“I said that Mason arrived at Getafe because he had spoken with Jude Bellingham,” said Bordalas.
“I clarify that was not the case, nothing like that … Mason arrived a different way, because of our interest.”
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Getafe signed Greenwood on loan on September 1, with Bordalas pledging to help him “recover his best level” and rebuild his career.
Greenwood, who made his Manchester United debut aged 17 and has played 129 times for the club, has a contract at Old Trafford until 2025.
The English side conducted a six-month internal investigation into Greenwood and decided he should continue his career elsewhere.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)
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