Mixed Reactions As Manchester United Release Mason Greenwood Despite Dropped Charges

• Manchester United have concluded their internal investigation on Mason Greenwood
• A mutual conclusion was reached that the forward will not continue at the club
• The news have generated widespread reactions from fans, particularly those who wanted him out

The news that Mason Greenwood will not continue at Manchester United have generated mixed reactions from the fans, especially those who wanted him released.

The forward has not played for the club for almost two years after his partner Harriet Robson published public evidence of sexual and physical assault against him.

Greenwood had all charges dropped against him in March by the Crown Prosecutor, but the club also conducted an internal investigation before deciding on his future.

As reported by Express UK, club CEO Richard Arnold was ready to sanction a return for the academy star, which head coach Erik ten Hag was also open to, but public outrage reversed the decision.

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Reactions to Greenwood's release

The decision to release the 21-year-old was communicated in a club statement, with all parties involved agreeing it was best to continue away from the club due to the distractions.

The news were met with open arms by the majority, who, based on available evidence in public, had concluded he should not play at the club, while some, for footballing reasons, want the player back.

@SemperFiArsenal replied:

"Good decision but lack of self awareness here is sad to see."

@CarefreeJonty wrote:

"Right decision eventually, but it took too long, and it took fan protests to decide this. Sounds like more of a PR move than the fact you wanted to do the right thing."

@Premier_100 wrote:

"I speak for every sensible Manchester United fan that we still need Greenwood back. We can't continue to watch Antony dance Amapiano week in week out."

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@vhic_tore replied:

"Let’s be honest, Greenwood is 10 times better than Antony and should have been given a second chance!!!"

Fans protest Greenwood's return

Sports Brief reported that United fans protested against Greenwood's return ahead of their 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their season's opening game.

The protest emanated from reports that the club were prepared to sanction his return, a piece of news which unsettled some female fans and women's team members.