Could Mason Greenwood Play For Manchester United This Season? Answered

The r*pe and assault charges leveled against Manchester United striker, Mason Greenwood have been dropped after a number of witnesses withdrew from taking the stand according to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Does that mean Greenwood could return to playing for Manchester United this season?

As per the Daily Mirror, that seems unlikely as the club are conducting their due investigation before letting him train again.

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While all those charges have been dropped by the CPS and Greenwood currently faces no criminal prosecution, he is being investigated by United.

United confirmed on February 2 that they are conducting their own process but did not put a timeline on it.

The Daily Star says the internal probe could go on for several more months, meaning Greenwood’s chances of returning before the end of the season on May 28 are very slim.

The situation has reportedly left the striker, 21, in a ‘limbo’ as the internal probe could extend over the next several months.

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The Red Devils will corroborate his version of events and will also get specialists to examine his mental and physical condition.

The 21-year-old has not played for United since January 22 last year after being charged with one count of attempted r*pe, a count of assault and repeatedly engaging in controlling and coercive behavior.

Greenwood, who has 35 goals in 129 matches for United, is under contract with the club until June 2025.

Manchester United keen to proceed with caution and are therefore in no rush to make a decision on his future at the club.