
Mason Greenwood and Manchester United: The U-turn – what happened and why
New York TimesEditor’s Note: This story is included in The Athletic’s Best of 2023. GO DEEPER The day Man Utd staff confronted CEO Arnold over Greenwood, Antony and behaviour towards women As of Wednesday of last week, United’s plan was to bring Greenwood back. Arnold said his “view evolved as the process progressed” and claimed he was “taking various factors and views into account right up until the point of finalising my decision.” United would have been wary of issuing a statement on Saturday because the men’s first team had a Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur, while Sunday morning and early afternoon were ruled out so as not to deflect attention from the Women’s World Cup final between England and Spain — featuring Manchester United players Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Katie Zelem. However, I fully accept I made mistakes… and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post.” The plan to bring back Greenwood At 9am on Wednesday, August 16, The Athletic wrote to United to inform the club of our intention to report that Arnold had told the club’s executive leadership in the first week of August that United intended to bring Greenwood back into the first-team squad. This group of Manchester United supporters told The Athletic they were preparing a series of protests to make it clear they do not want Mason Greenwood to be reintegrated into the club’s plans.
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Mason Greenwood 'attracts interest from TWO European giants' prepared to pay £60m for the ex-Man United star who has five goals in his first six games with Marseille
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Revealed: Mason Greenwood 'was requested by new Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi in his FIRST talks about taking over', as details of his £30m transfer are released
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Shamed former Man United star Mason Greenwood will NOT play his first game in England for nearly three years this afternoon - amid fears of a hostile reception
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Mason Greenwood set to play first match in the UK since attempted rape charges were dropped with his new club Marseille set to play Sunderland in pre-season game
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Female Man United supporters admit relief after 'grim' Mason Greenwood saga ended with £30m move to Marseille - but group believe need for revenue and PR played key role in exit
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Mason Greenwood's former Manchester United teammates react to his £30m Marseille signing
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Mason Greenwood, once considered a top prospect at Man United, joins Marseille
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Mason Greenwood joins Marseille from Man United for £30m as French club confirm signing... with forward, 22, finally securing a permanent move away from Old Trafford
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Inside Man United's toxic £30m transfer: The end of the Mason Greenwood saga
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Mason Greenwood set to join Marseille in a £27m move as Man United look to sell as many as EIGHT players this summer
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Mason Greenwood on the brink of permanent Manchester United exit
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Champions League side 'enter the race to sign Man United outcast Mason Greenwood'... and the forward has already MET with the club's sporting director alongside his father
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Mason Greenwood issues 52-word update over his future... as questions mount over whether the Man United forward will return to Old Trafford following Getafe loan
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Two Premier League clubs 'enquire about Mason Greenwood... but the Man United outcast is more likely to move abroad this summer' after success on loan at Getafe
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Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United future is decided, claims Getafe president
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Man United have made a decision on what to do with Mason Greenwood, claims the president of his loan club Getafe, as he reveals Barcelona have asked about outcast striker
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Man United are 'in talks with Getafe over a second loan deal for Mason Greenwood'... but Red Devils are 'focused on securing a sale' for Old Trafford outcast
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Mason Greenwood isn't affected by insults from rival fans, says Getafe boss Jose Bordalas... as he says LaLiga club will try to keep 'exemplary' Man United loanee
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Man United loanee Mason Greenwood taunted with abusive chants during Getafe's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad... as manager Jose Bordalas demands action against supporters
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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Why Manchester United must NOT bring Mason Greenwood back - and the six letter word that will follow him everywhere
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Mason Greenwood is a sickening example of how football clubs only care about one thing
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Mason Greenwood could make shock Manchester United return, hints Sir Jim Ratcliffe
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New Man United part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe opens the door for Mason Greenwood to return to the club after star was exiled on loan to Getafe in Spain following dropped attempted rape charges
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Man United's statement on domestic abuse allegations against Antony was vague and WEAK. Lessons don't seem to have been learned from their handling of Mason Greenwood. Britain's biggest football club
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Mason Greenwood joins Getafe on loan from Manchester United
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Mason Greenwood leaves Manchester United on loan
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Mason Greenwood joins Getafe on loan from Manchester United
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Steven Gerrard responds to Mason Greenwood Saudi transfer links
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Criticism mounts over Manchester United’s handling of Mason Greenwood case
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CHRIS SUTTON claims there is NO WAY Mason Greenwood can play in England again after being axed by Man United... as he insists Richard Arnold's position as CEO must now 'come under scrutiny' in Mail Sp
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Manchester United made the right Mason Greenwood decision for all the wrong reasons
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Manchester United is more than a football club – it has a moral duty to U-turn on Mason Greenwood
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Gary Neville responds to Manchester United releasing Mason Greenwood after allegations
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Mason Greenwood speaks out on Manchester United exit: ‘I made mistakes’
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Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United again, club announce
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Rachel Riley reacts to Mason Greenwood’s exit from Manchester United
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The inside story of why Mason Greenwood will NEVER pull on a Manchester United shirt again - with a backlash from fans, charities and MPs making a return to the club impossible
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SIMON JONES: What's next for Mason Greenwood? With Man United looking to find him a suitable new home, a reunion with Jose Mourinho is more likely than staying in England
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Manchester United fan Rachel Riley reacts after the club announced Mason Greenwood will never play for them again, having threatened to stop supporting them if he did
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Women’s Aid welcomes Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood decision
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Mason Greenwood to leave Manchester United despite criminal case against forward being closed
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Mason Greenwood timeline: How the Manchester United star fell from grace
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Gary Lineker calls Manchester United's decision to ditch Mason Greenwood 'inevitable' and insists it's the right choice as the footballing world reacts to bombshell conclusion out of Old Trafford
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Greenwood on Man United exit: The best decision is to continue my career away from Old Trafford
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Manchester United to let Mason Greenwood leave after criminal case was closed
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Manchester United decides against Greenwood return amid fans backlash
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Man United CEO Richard Arnold explains why Mason Greenwood has to LEAVE Man United after attempted rape charges and addresses reports the club had originally planned to reintegrate the striker
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'I did not do the things I was accused of, but I accept I made mistakes': Mason Greenwood agrees to leave Manchester United and 'continue his career elsewhere' following huge fan backlash over now-dro
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Mason Greenwood will LEAVE Manchester United with club confirming mutual decision to let England international recommence his career 'away from Old Trafford'
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Mason Greenwood to leave Manchester United following investigation
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