A MAJOR hint has been dropped over Mason Greenwood’s future after Getafe’s president claimed the star striker is “crazy” about playing for the Spanish outfit.
Greenwood, 22, was loaned out to Getafe by Manchester United last summer.
The striker has not featured for United since he was suspended after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault in January 2022.
All charges were subsequently dropped with the Red Devils suggesting that he recommences his career away from Old Trafford.
Now, according to Getafe president Angel Torres, who spoke with Spanish radio station COPE, the forward wants to remain at Getafe.
He said: “He is very comfortable and crazy about staying another year.
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“It’s a matter that they [United] have to decide. There is new ownership. They have to decide.
“In Spain, he has a market but they [Barcelona] have money. Barca’s way of playing would suit him well but it depends on Manchester United.
“If it’s true, he’ll tell me.”
Last week, new United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to rule out the possibility of Greenwood returning to the club.
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The Red Devils academy graduate has attracted interest from Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and United could well cash in this summer.
But Sir Jim has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
Speaking for the first time since completing his £1.03billion purchase of a 27 per cent stake in the club, which includes control of football affairs, petro-chemicals magnate Ratcliffe gave a remarkable insight into his ambitions and thoughts.
And the Red Devils supremo claimed last Wednesday that a fresh decision will be taken on the future of Greenwood.
Ratcliffe said: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he (Greenwood) could still have a future.
“All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.
“Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?
“He (Greenwood) is a Manchester United footballer and we are in charge of football. So the answer is it’s quite clear we have to make a decision.”
Sir Jim also suggested his preferred option would be a new £2bn replacement stadium for Old Trafford, although rebuilding the club’s 114-year-old home is still on the agenda.
Greenwood’s potential future options
MASON Greenwood’s long-term future in football still remains unclear.
Greenwood is out of contract in 2025 and is largely expected to leave Old Trafford in the summer.
But the star has enjoyed a good season at Getafe and has been linked with other clubs.
Here are his four main options:
Stay at Manchester United
Greenwood’s United career was largely thought to be over when he moved to Getafe on deadline day last September.
But new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has since hinted that the 22-year-old could be handed a path back to Old Trafford.
Ratcliffe left the door open for Greenwood to play for United again after saying a “decision” needed to be made.
Sir Jim said: “He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on so we will do that.”
Barcelona
The Spanish giants are understood to have been monitoring the former Manchester United star all season.
Greenwood has reportedly told his advisors that Barcelona is a “dream move”.
One source told SunSport: “Barcelona want to sign Greenwood, and he wants to move there.
“The next step is for the clubs to come to an agreement.”
Barca are even said to be willing to offer the 22-year-old Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 shirt to convince him to join.
Atletico Madrid
The Red Devils academy graduate has also attracted interest from Atletico Madrid.
Marca previously reported, via Estadio Deportivo, that the club have held talks with United as they step up their pursuit.
Atletico had a chance to take in Greenwood up close during their derby meeting in mid-December.
Whilst the former England international didn’t get on the scoresheet during the testy 3-3 draw, Getafe were able to frustrate the Champions League side and escape the Metropolitano with a point.
Make Getafe move permanent
Greenwood has been building back his form as a regular starter at the La Liga side.
He seems to have been enjoying his football and is thought to be interested in staying in Spain long-term after settling in the national capital.
Greenwood has scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
But several unnamed Italian clubs have also been linked with making moves for Greenwood in the summer.
Greenwood was sent out on loan to LaLiga side Getafe in September last year.
His time in Spain has so far proven fruitful, having scored seven goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances.
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But the ex-Prem ace and his Getafe team-mates were thrashed 4-0 by Barcelona on the weekend.
However, his impressive form has even seen him linked with an incredible move to the Catalan side.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
