Everything you need to know about Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood
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As Greenwood attempts to rebuild his life, we take a look at several important aspects of the Manchester United loanee’s career including his impressive stats, personal life, legal issues, and the clubs eyeing his signature.
Mason Greenwood Profile
Full name: Mason Will John Greenwood
Date of birth/Age: October 1, 2001 (age 22)
Place of birth: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Citizenship: English, Jamaican
Position: Forward
Preferred Foot: Both
Current club: Getafe (on loan from Manchester United)
Joined: September 2023
Contract expires: June 2025 (with Manchester United)
Mason Greenwood early life and career
Mason Will John Greenwood, born on October 1, 2001, is an English professional footballer and a product of Manchester United's youth system, where he played from the age of six until he made his professional debut for the Red Devils 11 years later.
The Getafe star was a high-flyer in the Manchester United academy, with many who saw him play as a youngster declaring that he was destined for greatness. He finished as the top scorer in the U18 Premier League North with 17 goals in 21 games despite being one of the youngest players in the age group and he was also named Player of the Tournament at the ICGT Trophy in the Netherlands.
Greenwood immediately made headlines at Manchester United during his first full season when he became the club's youngest-ever goalscorer in European competition when he scored against Astana in the Europa League at 17 years and 353 days.
Mason Greenwood career stats so far
Following his explosive start to life at Manchester United, Greenwood went on to score 17 goals and provide four assists in 49 matches during his first full season with the Red Devils.
The English forward continued in that form during his second season, scoring 12 goals and assisting six more during the 2020/21 campaign.
Greenwood was in the middle of another productive season in 2021/22 when he was arrested in January 2022 and suspended by Manchester United for 18 months.
The youngster had already scored six goals and provided two assists by the time he was suspended by the Red Devils, and never played for them again before moving to Getafe on loan.
At Getafe, Greenwood has worked to rediscover his form and has scored 10 goals and laid on six assists for his teammates in Spain.
In total, Greenwood has scored 45 goals and provided 18 assists in his four full seasons at Manchester United and Getafe.
Greenwood has only played once for England’s senior team, making his debut in September 2020 after his impressive debut season with Manchester United.
Why was Mason Greenwood arrested and suspended by Manchester United?
Greenwood's legal troubles in 2022 cast a shadow over his career, leading to his suspension from Manchester United after getting arrested in January 2022.
The Manchester United star was taken from his home in January 2022 on charges of rape, assault, and coercion after being accused of violence by his then-girlfriend.
Following a deadlock in investigations by the Crown Prosecution Service, the case against Greenwood was dropped as the prosecutors noted difficulties obtaining evidence and the unwillingness of the alleged victim and witnesses to give testimony.
Mason Greenwood’s Girlfriend and Child
In July 2023, Greenwood confirmed that he had become a father, but shocked many when it was revealed that he was having a child with Harriet Robson, the same girlfriend who had accused him of assault in January 2022.
Following the pregnancy announcement and the dropping of the assault case against Greenwood, the England international also announced that he was getting engaged to Robson as the couple planned their future together despite their checkered past.
Mason Greenwood Net Worth and Salary
Greenwood is currently valued at €15 million after reaching a peak of €50 million during his Manchester United days before his arrest.
Despite the drawback of suspension, Greenwood still earned all of his €89,000 per week salary even when he was not playing for the Red Devils and is still on a contract that expires in 2025 on those wages.
He is believed to be worth between $1-2 million even though his finances took a hit following his arrest due to the cancellation of several sponsorship contracts.
Clubs interested in signing Mason Greenwood
Following his loan move to Getafe, several top clubs, including Barcelona, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid, have expressed interest in securing Greenwood's services. His undeniable talent and potential make him a prized asset coveted by clubs across Europe, despite the ugly details of his arrest and suspension at Manchester United.
These clubs are reportedly willing to give Greenwood another chance at the highest levels due to the Manchester United star being available on the cheap as the Red Devils have expressed a desire to distance themselves from him.