25 February 2023 , 09:58
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Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has learned he will become a dad for the first time.
The one-cap England international is suspended by his club after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in early 2022. He was subsequently further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill. All charges against the player were dropped in February 2023 and a statement released on his behalf said he was "relieved that this matter is now over".
Greenwood's partner is now pregnant, with the 21-year-old and his family aware and preparing for the birth of the player's first child. The forward remains suspended by United pending an internal investigation, and is not expected to feature again for the first team this season despite remaining under contract with the club.
“We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review," a Crown Prosecution Services spokesperson said after the charges were dropped. “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
“In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case. We have explained our decision to all parties. We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
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According to the Daily Star, United's internal probe into the matter could take some time. This means Greenwood is unlikely to play again before the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
Mason Greenwood is set to become a father for the first time, it has been claimed (AFP via Getty Images)Greenwood had been due to stand trial in November 2023, but will no longer do so after the charges were dropped. These included one charge of attempted rape and one charge of assault.
Greenwood last played for Manchester United in January 2022 in a Premier League match against West Ham United. His club have said they will be making "no further comment" at this stage.