Mason Greenwood handed profession lifeline as Getafe signal Man Utd striker on mortgage
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has joined Spanish aspect Getafe on mortgage. The 21-year-old will spend the remainder of the season in La Liga after agreeing a deadline-day transfer.
United had been working with Greenwood with a view to discover him a brand new membership. There was interest from Turkish side Bestikas earlier within the week, whereas Lazio were linked with a transfer early on deadline day.
But the Italian window shut at 7pm UK time and Lazio didn’t get a deal accomplished in time. Getafe have swooped in and accomplished a transfer for Greenwood.
United released a statement confirming his exit, which learn: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
Getafe’s official X account had hinted on the signing at 10.48pm. They posted a picture saying: “Keep Calm Announce Coming”, accompanied by an English flag emoji and egg timer emoji.
The deal was formally introduced 10 minutes later. The account has additionally posted a video of fans reacting joyfully on the signing outdoors their Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium.
Getafe launched a brief assertion on their web site confirming the signing. It learn: “Getafe Football Club has reached an agreement with Manchester United for the arrival of Mason Greenwood on loan for one season.
“Born in Bradford (England), he has been a part of the youth ranks of the “Red Devils” since he was seven years outdated. The participant has performed greater than 80 video games within the Premier League, the place he has been in a position to rating a complete of twenty-two targets.
“In addition, he has played 10 games in the Champions League with a total of 2 goals scored. On September 5, 2020 he made his debut for the England senior team.”
Getafe have handed Greenwood a lifeline after it was mutually agreed final month that he would proceed his profession away from United. Greenwood has not performed since January 2022 following his arrest. He later had expenses of tried rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour dropped in February this 12 months.
United carried out their very own inside investigation into Greenwood between February and August – earlier than deciding to let him go.
Greenwood nonetheless has two years remaining on his United contract. However, it is extremely doubtless that he is not going to add to the 35 targets and 12 assists he has managed in 129 appearances for his boyhood membership.