Why Mason Greenwood Remains a Manchester United Player As Club Announces Seven Departures

• Manchester United announced the club’s retained list, with seven players leaving the club as free agents
• Mason Greenwood, 22, was among the players United retained, according to the list released on the club website
• Greenwood spent the 2023/2024 season on loan at Getafe, and there is uncertainty whether he will play for United again

Mason Greenwood is still a Manchester United player as the club recently released its ‘retained list’.

The forward has not played for the Red Devils since his infamous arrest in January 2022 over alleged battery.

He denied the accusations, and all charges against him were dropped after an intense investigation.

United ultimately decided against allowing him back into the team, and Greenwood was shipped out to La Liga outfit Getafe to see out the 2023/2024 season on loan.

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At Getafe, the 22-year-old rediscovered himself and was a crucial part of the side, making 36 appearances and scoring 10 goals. His impressive form has sparked rumours of a number of clubs expressing interest in his permanent signature.

Why did Manchester United retain Greenwood?

With Greenwood’s contract at United set to expire in the summer of 2025, some fans wonder why the club insists on keeping the striker if there are no plans to re-integrate him back into the squad.

Manchester Evening News speculates that United know Greenwood’s monetary value and want to maximise on the academy graduate’s transfer fees.

There have been suggestions that the club could negotiate a new deal to try to get a higher fee for Greenwood.

United release seven players

Meanwhile, seven players have seen their association with Manchester United come to an end.

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As per the club website, big names like Anthony Martial, Raphael Varane and Brandon Williams will leave as free agents.

Academy graduates Charlie McNeill, Marcus Lawrence, and Kie Plumley also failed to make it to the club’s retained list, while under-21s player-coach Tom Huddlestone is also set to depart.

Top 5 free agents

Sports Brief also reported on the top five free agents as clubs continue to announce their retained list.

Thiago Alcantara headlines this list, as the Spaniard was released by Liverpool upon expiry of his contract.

At 33, Thiago is unlikely to play for another top club and is attracting interest from Brazil and Saudi Arabia.