Man Utd consulted players about Greenwood
After the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) suspended the charges against Greenwood on February 2, Man Utd announced it would conduct an internal investigation into the incident. The Old Trafford owner did not give a timeframe, and emphasized that he would not comment further on the incident until the investigation is complete.
During the investigation, the leadership of Man Utd chatted directly and consulted with both the men's and women's teams. According to ESPN, although there is no collective opinion expressed by the players, many are concerned about Greenwood's return to the club.
Earlier, The Athletic reported that the Man Utd women's team was "very upset" and did not want to see Greenwood return to focus with the men's team. Man Utd's men's team have similar thoughts, thinking that the return of the English striker to the club could stop the progress from the beginning of the season.
Some sponsors are also concerned about Greenwood's return to playing at Man Utd. Man Utd's major partners are monitoring the internal investigation and will decide on the partnership after the club makes a decision on Greenwood's future.
Man Utd fans are also not eager to welcome Greenwood back, although the charges have been dropped. In it, many female fans called for an early termination of the contract with the 21-year-old striker because of allegations of rape.
According to ESPN, Man Utd's investigation is wide-ranging. In addition to looking at attitudes from players, sponsors and fans, "Red Devils" also look at the circumstances surrounding Greenwood's arrest. In addition, Man Utd also had many interviews to listen to the presentation of Greenwood's incident, as well as physical and mental health checks for the striker.
ESPN emphasizes that Man Utd can only announce a decision on Greenwood's future in the summer of 2023. Coach Erik ten Hag does not want any incident to distract team members when Man Utd is entering the most important stage. in the second half of the season.
According to British newspaper Sunsport, Fenerbahce considers the possibility of signing with Greenwood when the transfer window opens, if he is terminated by Man Utd, whose contract is still valid until the summer of 2025. Greenwood himself has previously expressed his willingness to play abroad. outside.
Greenwood was arrested by police on January 30, 2022, when images and videos related to assaulting his girlfriend were circulated on social media. The 21-year-old striker is accused of "repeatedly engaging" in controlling and coercing his girlfriend for nearly four years - including making threats and making offensive comments on social media. He is also charged with attempting to rape the woman on October 21, 2021, and allegedly assaulting her between December 12, 2021 and December 31, 2021.
On 2 February, Great Manchester Police (GMP) said "criminal proceedings" had been suspended by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The GMP said it was "no longer possible to convict Greenwood in fact" after key witnesses withdrew from the investigation.
