Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag breaks his silence on Mason Greenwood’s future at club as pre-season kicks off WITHOUT him

ERIK Ten Hag has broken his silence on Mason Greenwood’s future at Manchester United.

Greenwood, 21, has not played for the club since he was arrested in January last year.

He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, before the charges were dropped in February.

Man United have been conducting their own investigation into the allegations and he was most recently left out of the club’s pre-season tour to the US.

But Ten Hag has addressed the situation ahead of United’s friendly with Arsenal on Saturday night, The Star reports.

He told reporters: “On this, it’s a club decision and of course, I said my opinions but it’s a club decision and we have to accept that.”

And asked whether he would like to keep Greenwood at the club, the Dutch manager added: “I can’t say so much about it but I shared my opinion about it, so let’s see what’s going to happen.”

Greenwood has been linked with a move to Italy, with Serie A side Atalanta rumoured to be among clubs interested in offering him a chance to get back on the pitch.

But sources close to Atalanta have played down the prospect of a move – with Man United not proactively exploring other loan options, The Athletic reports.

Greenwood was most recently pictured taking part in a private training session with teammate Anthony Elanga last week.

United are expected to make an announcement on the young striker’s future soon, having completed their exhaustive internal probe.

It is understood Ten Hag and the majority of the first team are willing to give Greenwood another chance, but a loan move abroad appears to be the most likely option.

United’s women’s team is also reported to have reservations, while sponsors are also concerned about being linked to the £75,000-a-week player.

Wayne Rooney also spoke out on the issue last week, suggesting Greenwood should leave the club to get his career back on track.

The DC United manager said: “It leaves Mason Greenwood in a position where he is stuck.

“So for Mason, it’s a bad position to be in because I’m sure he just wants to play football.

“But for the club, its image and ensuring they make the right decisions, it’s almost a catch 22.

“I think the best thing for Mason now is to get out of the club and go and develop somewhere else.”

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk