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GETAFE fans have been snapped reacting to Mason Greenwood signing for their club. It was last night revealed that the striker had joined the Spanish club, relaunching his career outside of the UK.
Mason Greenwood has now signed with Spanish club GetafeCredit: Getty
Fans were snapped celebrating the news last night outside their stadium
The group were all smiles as they threw their arms in the air
It came after the 21-year-old “mutually agreed” to leave Manchester United last month following backlash over his potential return to the squad after his arrest for attempted rape and sexual assault.
Rumours had been circling around what Greenwood’s future in football would hold – including what club he may join.
A number of other clubs were said to be talks with the player, but the Spanish club was last night named the one.
Footage has now emerged of Getafe fans celebrating their new player.
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The supporters could be seen outside the club’s stadium, throwing their hands in the air and cheering after hearing the news.
Getafe shared the jolly fans celebrating on its Twitter, now known as X.
It is not known when Greenwood will jet off to Spain but he is expected to make his debut for the club on September 17 when they play Osasuna.
The 21-year-old had not played since January last year after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
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Getafe announced on its Twitter feed in the early hours of this morning: “Mason Greenwood new azulon footballer.
“Welcome Mason Greenwood.”
Confirming the loan deal, Manchester United said: “Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe CF on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.
“The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.” 
United will reportedly receive no loan fee for Greenwood and are said to be covering the majority of his wages.
The Madrid-based side will also cover a small contribution for his wages for the duration of the loan.
Getafe play in the 17,393-capacity Coliseum Alfonso Pérez and currently sit twelfth in the league table.
Greenwood had reportedly been set to be welcomed back into the fold before SunSport exclusively reported United had made a U-turn due to the volatile reaction.
Other English clubs were said to similarly fear a public backlash if they were to provide Greenwood with a return to the pitch.
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The transfer window deadline passed for English clubs at 11pm yesterday, with initial inquiries from domestic teams not followed up.
The striker was charged in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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MANCHESTER United will continue to pay the majority of Mason Greenwood’s wages during his loan spell in Spain.The striker, 21, has been provided with a pathway back to football by La Liga side Getafe.
Greenwood in action for United in January last yearCredit: Getty
Getafe announced the signing on Friday night
The Spanish club announced the deal just minutes before the summer transfer window deadline arrived on Friday.
United will receive no loan fee and will cover the majority of his £75,000-a-week wage during his time in Spain.
A club statement added: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.
“The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
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Getafe will play local rivals Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon, though Greenwood is unlikely to be registered in time.
Following the match, there will be a week-long international break, meaning Greenwood may not make his debut until September 17, when they host Osasuna.
It comes after United announced last week that Greenwood had “mutually agreed” to leave the club following an internal probe into his arrest.
He was charged in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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Greenwood still has two years left to run with the option of a further 12 months had the club wanted to take it up.
Failing to offload him would have left the club facing a payment of nearly £8million.
Greenwood has been given a pathway back into top-flight footballCredit: AP
Greenwood celebrates scoring for United in January last yearCredit: Reuters More

MASON Greenwood has signed for a Spanish team on loan just minutes before the transfer window closed.The striker, 21, has not played since January 2022 after being arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
Mason Greenwood has signed for a Spanish team on loan from Man UnitedCredit: Getty
La Liga club Getafe have completed a last minute loan deal for the striker
All charges were dropped this February but the Old Trafford outfit said Greenwood would leave the club last week.
And now La Liga club Getafe have completed a last minute season-long loan deal for Greenwood, subject to international clearance.
The Spanish club play away at Real Madrid tomorrow afternoon, although it is unlikely he will be registered in time.
Greenwood is likely to make his debut for Getafe on September 17 when they play Osasuna.
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United will reportedly receive no loan fee for Greenwood and are said to be covering the majority of his wages.
The Madrid-based side will also cover a small contribution for his wages for the duration of the loan.
A United club statement read: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United.
“The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
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Getafe play in the 17,393-capacity Coliseum Alfonso Pérez and currently sit twelfth in the league table.
Chief John Murtough had taken over discussions for the move to Getafe, according to MailOnline.
Greenwood had reportedly been set to be welcomed back into the fold before SunSport exclusively reported United had made a U-turn due to the volatile reaction.
Other English clubs were said to similarly fear a public backlash if they were to provide Greenwood with a return to the pitch.
The transfer window deadline passed for English clubs at 11pm, with initial inquiries from domestic teams not followed up.
Failure to offload the £75,000-a-week Greenwood would have left United facing a bill of up to £8million.
This is because he has two years left to run on his contract, with the club having the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
Instead, Greenwood was left with no alternative but to move to an overseas club.
It was reported this morning that Greenwood had been thrown a last-ditch lifeline by top European club Lazio – but the Italian deadline passed at 7pm.
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There were no inquiries from Saudi Arabia, where teams have already hoovered up Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema this season.
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FANS of Mason Greenwood’s potential new club have given their verdict on his return to football.The striker, 21, has been linked with a loan move to Turkish giants Besiktas following his departure from Manchester United.
Mason Greenwood may be offered a footballing lifeline in TurkeyCredit: PA
Greenwood and Man United ‘mutually agreed’ his departure last weekCredit: EPA
Another Turkish club is also understood to be interested, though the Süper Lig transfer window deadline is not until September 15.
Fans in football-mad Turkey are unlikely to be put off by the allegations made against Greenwood if he recreates his United form on the pitch, according to Besiktas supporter Orunc Kamiloglu.
The fan added: “He hasn’t been convicted of any crime so why should it make a difference.
“If he plays well in the black and white jersey, the fans will love him and take him to their hearts.”
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Other supporters have taken to social media to voice their views on the potential move, with some encouraging the club to “take the risk”.
Another said: “He is a pure talent who will be of great use to us at the forward end.”
But others have slammed their club over the links, saying: “Beşiktaş is a progressive club that has strong values.
“We all heard this man. He has no place at our club. Do not get involved.”
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Another described the move as “utterly despicable”.
It comes after a source told The I that discontent towards Greenwood would soon disappear if he returned impressive performances.
They said: “A short loan is appealing, though. If things go wrong, he will return to Manchester quickly.
“If he comes to Istanbul and scores goals straight away, the boos will quickly go.
“That is just the way that football works, however bad a taste that leaves. I think Turkish fans will accept him.”
News had earlier broken that Greenwood was set to be welcomed back into the fold at Old Trafford, before United made a U-turn following a backlash from the public.
However, it has since emerged that Besiktas and another Turkish club are understood to be open to providing Greenwood with a return to football.
Any deal will be on a loan basis with interested clubs said to be hesitant as the striker has been out the game since last playing in January 2022.
If the move to Turkey goes ahead, Greenwood will be swapping a home in one of Cheshire’s elite villages for new climes.
And a move to Besiktas could see him soon be settling in Bebek.
With a stunning beachfront on the Bosphorus, Bebek will offer a dramatic contrast to the leafy confines of Bowdon and Hale.
However it now appears that Bebek can easily match the luxury car showrooms and wine bars associated with Wilmslow and Alderley Edge.
If United cannot find him a club they may be faced with paying up his £75,000 a week contract.
That still has two years left to run with the option of a further 12 months had the club wanted to take it up.
That would mean a pay off of nearly £8million.
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Greenwood initially believed that he was training privately in preparation to return to United.
He has been left disappointed by the final decision to push him out the club.
Greenwood celebrates scoring for United against Brentford in the Premier Leagueon January 19, 2022Credit: Reuters More