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Manchester United say no decision has been made about Mason Greenwood\u2019s future, which is still the \u201csubject of intensive internal deliberation\u201d.<\/p>\n
Charges against forward Greenwood, 21, including attempted rape and assault, were dropped on 2 February.<\/p>\n
An announcement was\u00a0expected\u00a0before Monday\u2019s Premier League opener against Wolves\u00a0but was delayed.<\/p>\n
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In a statement on Wednesday, United said the \u201cfact-finding phase\u201d of their investigation was now complete.<\/p>\n
They added a decision about Greenwood\u2019s future \u2013 which \u201cultimately rests\u201d with chief executive officer Richard Arnold \u2013 was in the final stages.<\/p>\n
It is thought United\u2019s direction of travel was for Greenwood to return in some form, but the fierceness of debate around his future, among other things, has made them pause.<\/p>\n
United said they had gathered \u201cextensive evidence and context not in the public domain\u201d and spoke to \u201cnumerous people with direct involvement or knowledge of the case\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThroughout this process, the welfare and perspective of the alleged victim has been central to the club\u2019s inquiries, and we respect her right to lifelong anonymity,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also have responsibilities to Mason as an employee, as a young person who has been with the club since the age of seven, and as a new father with a partner.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club added: \u201cContrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club\u2019s internal and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis has been a difficult case for everyone associated with Manchester United, and we understand the strong opinions it has provoked based on the partial evidence in the public domain. We ask for patience as we work through the final stages of this carefully considered process.\u201d<\/p>\n
United said on Friday they would consult with all key stakeholders, including\u00a0their women\u2019s team,\u00a0before a decision is announced.<\/p>\n
Fans protested outside Old Trafford against Greenwood\u2019s potential return before the Wolves game and a group of female United supporters said they want the club to \u201cdemonstrate a zero tolerance approach\u201d towards violence against women.<\/p>\n
Female Fans Against Greenwood\u2019s Return put out a\u00a0lengthy statement\u00a0to say Greenwood\u2019s reintegration \u201ctells us, as women, that we don\u2019t matter\u201d.<\/p>\n
BBC Sport contacted Greenwood\u2019s lawyers for a response to the planned protest, but they declined to comment.<\/p>\n
Greenwood has been unavailable for selection since his arrest and has not been involved at the club\u2019s Carrington training ground.<\/p>\n
His United contract runs until June 2025.<\/p>\n
He was arrested in January 2022 following allegations surrounding images and videos which were published on social media. He was later charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.<\/p>\n
After the charges against Greenwood were dropped, the Crown Prosecution Service said key witnesses had withdrawn and new material had come to light, meaning there was \u201cno longer a realistic prospect of conviction\u201d.<\/p>\n
At the time, a statement released on Greenwood\u2019s behalf said he was \u201crelieved\u201d. United then started their own internal investigation.<\/p>\n
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