Mason Greenwood plays first English match since 2022 arrest

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

Mason Greenwood played for Fenerbahce against Aston Villa on Wednesday, his first match on English soil since January 2022.

Mason Greenwood played for Fenerbahce against Aston Villa in a Champions League match at Villa Park on Wednesday, his first appearance on English soil since January 2022. He was booed by sections of the Villa Park crowd during the warm-up and when the teams were read out, with catcalls continuing whenever he touched the ball in the early stages. Fenerbahce supporters attempted to drown out the noise.

Greenwood, 25, had been regarded as a future star at Manchester United, where he had been since the age of seven. His career in England unravelled after his arrest in January 2022 on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and controlling behaviour. Charges were dropped in February 2023 when key witnesses withdrew; he has denied any wrongdoing.

He left United permanently in 2024 after loan spells at Getafe and Marseille. He scored 10 goals and provided six assists during his season at Getafe before Marseille signed him from United for €31.6 million. Fenerbahce signed him last summer for £36 million. He has six goals in 14 appearances for the Turkish club and one England cap from a Nations League match in Iceland in September 2020.

How it is being reported

• Mason Greenwood booed by Aston Villa fans as former Man United star plays in England for the first time in over FOUR years - after Old Trafford career unravelled following rape arrestMason Greenwood was roundly booed by Aston Villa fans, with the former Manchester United star playing football on English soil for the first time since January 2022.Daily Mail Sport · 14 Oct, 20:04
• Mason Greenwood's journey since leaving Man Utd as he prepares for frosty England returnEx-Manchester United star Mason Greenwood will play his first match in England since January 2022 when new club Fenerbahce face Aston Villa in the Champions League on WednesdayThe Mirror · 14 Oct, 13:00

In this story: Mason Greenwood · Manchester United · Fenerbahce · Aston Villa · Getafe · Marseille

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