Mason Greenwood: Manchester United say no resolution made on striker’s future after report he might return to membership

Manchester United have launched a press release saying a “decision has not yet been made” on the way forward for Mason Greenwood.

Greenwood has been suspended from the membership since January final 12 months following claims of home abuse which emerged on social media.

He was charged with tried rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. Those expenses have been later dropped.

In a press release the membership stated: “The fact-finding phase of our investigation is now complete, and we are in the final stages of making a decision on Mason’s future.

“Contrary to media hypothesis, that call has not but been made and is presently the topic of intensive inside deliberation. Responsibility finally rests with the Chief Executive Officer.

“Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club’s internal and external stakeholders.

“This has been a troublesome case for everybody related to Manchester United, and we perceive the sturdy opinions it has provoked primarily based on the partial proof within the public area. We ask for persistence as we work by the ultimate phases of this rigorously thought-about course of.”

The membership stated its investigation had “drawn on extensive evidence and context not in the public domain, and we have heard from numerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case”.

“Throughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club’s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity,” the membership added.

“We also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.”

It follows a report in The Athletic that advised membership chiefs have been planning to deliver Greenwood again into the first-team squad.