5 Potential Clubs Mason Greenwood Could Join After Manchester United Departure
Mason Greenwood's tenure at Manchester United is drawing to a close as the club officially severs ties with him. On Monday, United announced their decision to part ways with the young striker, confirming that he will not be continuing his journey at Old Trafford. Greenwood, however, is not short of options for his next destination.
After a period of anticipation, the uncertain path of Mason Greenwood's career at Manchester United has finally been clarified.
The Manchester United academy graduate's future at Old Trafford had been clouded with uncertainty for over a year and a half, stemming from his suspension by the club.
The suspension followed Greenwood's arrest in January 2022 on a range of charges, including coercive behavior and assault.
Yet, earlier this year, the charges against the Englishman were dropped, paving the way for his potential return to the field. However, United then surprised by announcing a private investigation into the matter.
Manchester United's Decision to Part Ways with Greenwood
On August 21st, Monday, Manchester United disclosed their choice to separate from the 21-year-old academy product.
In an official statement, the Red Devils conveyed that they had concluded their internal inquiry into the accusations leveled against Mason Greenwood. The statement, in part, read, "Manchester United has completed its internal review, which began in February 2023, following the dropping of all charges against Mason." The statement continued, "In light of these developments, we have reached a mutual agreement that it would be in his best interest to continue his career away from Old Trafford. We will collaborate with Mason to facilitate this transition."
Options for Greenwood's Transfer
United's resolution has necessitated that Greenwood explore opportunities at other clubs.
As indicated by The Sun, the England international is unlikely to face scarcity in choices, with several teams reportedly expressing interest in acquiring his signature.
Here, we examine six potential transfer destinations for the Manchester United talent:
AS Roma
The esteemed Italian club stands as the frontrunner in the race for Greenwood's services.
According to talkSPORT, Roma is open to the idea of bringing Greenwood on board from Manchester United.
Additional sources suggest that Roma has already initiated contact with the Red Devils regarding the transfer.
Inter Milan
Inter Milan emerges as a strong contender, rivaling Roma for Greenwood's signature.
Inter Milan is actively seeking a prolific striker and has the potential to turn to the Englishman.
Juventus
Mirroring Inter Milan, Juventus also seeks to bolster its attack this summer.
Reports from The Sun propose that Juventus could explore the option of securing the services of the Manchester United outcast.
Galatasaray
The Turkish powerhouse has exhibited notable activity in the current transfer window.
Galatasaray recently acquired Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace on a free transfer and secured Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea.
With familiar faces joining the Turkish side, Greenwood might be enticed to make the move as well.
Al-Ettifaq
A lucrative move to Saudi Arabia has also surfaced as a possibility for Greenwood.
Al-Ettifaq, under the guidance of Steven Gerrard, is reportedly interested in the young talent.
Reports indicate that the Saudi club is prepared to offer the forward an annual deal worth £10 million.
In addition to Greenwood's departure, it has come to light that Manchester United has excluded his shirts from their official kit launch for the 2023/24 season.
This decision signifies that supporters will be unable to purchase a shirt bearing Greenwood's name. While other names from the senior men's and women's teams remain available, Greenwood's name has been left out.