Mason Greenwood made a late move on transfer deadline day with the Manchester United striker joining La Liga side Getafe on a season-long loan
Mason Greenwood is facing calls to be axed from his new Spanish team – just 24 hours after he signed.
The shamed star, 21, was loaned to Getafe after Manchester United ruled he would no longer play for them following an investigation into an alleged attempted rape. Spain’s leading domestic abuse charity on Saturday night called for him to be sent back to Britain, before he has even kicked a ball in La Liga.
Ana Bella Estévez, of the Ana Bella Foundation, said of Madrid based Getafe: “The club is setting a terrible example.”
England striker Greenwood was dropped by United in January 2022. It followed the online leak of a disturbing audio tape of a man said to be of Greenwood. He was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault but the CPS dropped the case in February. He never returned to the pitch with United, and a mooted return sparked a huge backlash among fans including TV present Rachel Riley.
Ms Estevez told us: “Getafe executives should never have hired Mason Greenwood and should immediately overturn their decision.
“If you’re a public facing organisation like Getafe there is no excuse to take a neutral stance on violence against women – you must take moral responsibility.”
Her plea comes days after Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales was suspended for kissing Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the nation’s World Cup celebrations.
In a statement confirming Greenwood’s move to the Spanish side, United simply said: “Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance. The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.”
United chiefs also pledged to keep contact with the one-cap England international, adding: “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
