Manchester United have confirmed Mason Greenwood has left the club following an internal investigation.
The club have conducted a six-month investigation into the striker, who has been suspended since January 30, 2022, after facing allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.
The Crown Prosecutive Service ended its own case in February of this year following the "withdrawal of key witnesses", and United confirmed it would conduct its own investigation.
United have concluded that Greenwood “did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged” but all parties agree the player continuing his career at Old Trafford would prove “difficult”.
United and Greenwood, who had two years to run on a contract reportedly worth around £75,000 a week, have now decided to part ways.
A statement read: “Manchester United has concluded its internal investigation into the allegations made against Mason Greenwood.
“Our process commenced in February 2023, following all charges against Mason being dropped. Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values, and sought to collate as much information and context as possible. This has required us to proceed with sensitivity and care to obtain evidence not in the public domain, including from those with direct knowledge of the case.
“Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged. That said, as Mason publicly acknowledges today, he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for.
“All those involved, including Mason, recognise the difficulties with him recommencing his career at Manchester United. 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.”
