Mason Greenwood wants Man Utd return and refusing to give up on career in Premier League despite Getafe loan move
MASON GREENWOOD refuses to give up on his dream return to Manchester United.
The controversial striker, 21, sealed a shock season-long loan move to LaLiga side Getafe on transfer deadline day to end an 18-month exile.
The Red Devils confirmed last month he would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped.
Now Greenwood is determined to prove himself when he faces Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid to force his way back to Old Trafford.
A source said: “He wants to prove he can handle the pressure and hasn’t given up hope of one day playing for United again.
“He wants to repay the faith the club was willing to show in him before the backlash over his possible return.
“He knows he has a lot to prove — both on and off the pitch — and he’s excited to get started.”
Another source said he was thrilled to get the chance to put the last two years behind him with a club in Spain after a move to Lazio in Italy fell through.
And United have vowed to support him as he plots his way back to the Premier League.
They will stump up more than half his wages and will pay for his luxury £8,000-a-month villa.
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Getafe boss Jose Bordalas defended the club’s move for Greenwood, who was also charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, and said: “Everyone knows what happened and the appropriate measures were taken.
“The relevant bodies did what had to be done and it ended with a non-conviction sentence.”