Man Utd chief holds talks with women's team over handling of Greenwood saga
Manchester United football director John Murtough spoke to the women's team on Tuesday to explain the club's stance on Mason Greenwood, it has been claimed.
The Red Devils confirmed on Monday that Greenwood will leave Old Trafford after the club concluded their internal investigation into the 21-year-old. The decision came after serious fan backlash following reports last week which claimed that United figureheads had told club staff for prepare for Greenwood's return.
Greenwood had been suspended by United since January 2022, but in February of this year had charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service which put his future as a footballer back in the spotlight.
United have chosen to part ways with Greenwood but will help him find another club, with teams in Europe and across the world linked with a move for the one-capped England international. In the meantime, Murtough has decided to hold talks with the women's team over the decision to let Greenwood go, as per the Daily Mail.
It was previously claimed that tensions increased between Marc Skinner's team and the club's hierarchy over the entire process - which even saw United consult the players who were at the World Cup.
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However, on Tuesday, Murtough briefed the women's squad just 24 hours after United cut ties with Greenwood. The 52-year-old outlined the processes of the internal investigation and the reasons how they got to the final decision. The meeting is said to have been a positive one and the players have accepted Murtough's explanation.
(Getty Images)England trio Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Katie Zelem did not attend after only arriving back into Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning after the Lionesses ' 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. Earps, in particular, impressed for Sarina Wiegman's side, winning the Golden Glove after keeping three clean sheets in seven matches.
As for Greenwood, the forward released his own statement after United made their decision. It read: "I want to start by saying I understand that people will judge me because of what they have seen and heard on social media, and I know people will think the worst.
"I was brought up to know that violence or abuse in any relationship is wrong, I did not do the things I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges. However, I fully accept I made mistakes, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post.
Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United again (AFP via Getty Images)"I am learning to understand my responsibilities to set a good example as a professional footballer, and I'm focused on the big responsibility of being a father, as well as a good partner.
"Today's decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club.
"I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United. I am enormously grateful to my family and all my loved ones for their support, and it is now for me to repay the trust those around me have shown.
"I intend to be a better footballer, but most importantly a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch."
Man Utd have been contacted for comment.
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