Mason Greenwood Remains Suspended by Manchester United Despite Being Named on List of U21 Players
Manchester United has maintained that the club’s embattled forward, Mason Greenwood remains suspended despite being included in an official squad for the 2022-23 season.
As reported by Daily Mail, the 20-year-old has not been named in the 25-man squad but is on a list of U21 players who are eligible to play for the first team in the Premier League this season.
But that it is no indication there has been a change in his circumstances, which sees him face allegations that he raped, sexually assaulted and threatened to kill an 18-year-old student.
The Man United star’s bail was extended at a private hearing at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court in June, having been arrested in January after images and videos were posted online.
He was also later quizzed on suspicion of making threats to kill as he spent three nights in cells at a Greater Manchester police station.
Greenwood – who however has not been included in United’s squad for the Europa League this term – was released on conditional bail and has been extended twice since.
However, police did not specify when it would run out after the closed court hearing in June.
A GMP spokesperson said: ‘As the outcome of bail reviews does not impact the progression of investigations, Greater Manchester Police will not be providing any further updates in relation to this case until the suspect is charged or released facing no further action.’
Greenwood’s player profile has remained online since his arrest but the club have blocked fans from buying shirts with his name and No 11 on the back.
But United are contractually bound to continue paying Greenwood’s £75,000-a-week salary.
His last appearance for the club came in a 1-0 win against West Ham on January 22.
This article was originally published on Daily Mail.
