UPDATE: Mason Greenwood could save career at Man United after secгet talks with Adidas
MASON Greenwood’s career at Manchester United could be saved after the club’s main sponsor approved his return.
Secret talks with Adidas are ongoing and have been described as “positive”.
Mason Greenwood’s career at Manchester United could be saved after the club’s main sponsor approved his return
Greenwood and partner Harriet Robson were seen in Greater Manchester this week, while his team-mates were taking part in a US tour
The star was seen training with his father last month
Old Trafford bosses are set to decide “in weeks” on the future of the England striker after charges including attempted rape were dropped.
With approval from Manchester United, the player has already resumed training.
The England star is being monitored by Old Trafford officials, and he has had multiple conversations with manager Erik ten Hag.
The conversations have sparked hopes that he may play again after accusations against him, including an attempted rape, were dismissed.
Adidas’ assurance will probably lead to other sponsors doing the same.
The new season starts on August 12 and The Sun understands most team-mates would welcome him back if the club agrees.
A source said: “The initial signals from Adidas are positive. Without their blessing it would be hard to see a way back. But they have communicated his return would not necessarily be an insurmountable obstacle.
“They have certainly given the impression they would not be fiercely opposed to it.”
United and Adidas signed a ten-year deal, said to be worth £750million, in 2015.
Recently Greenwood, 21, and partner Harriet Robson welcomed a baby girl.
This week they were seen in Hale, Gtr Manchester.
He has been suspended on full pay — said to be £75,000-a-week — since January 2022, and lost a lucrative deal with Nike.
It followed his arrest for attempted rape, assault and controlling behaviour.
Greenwood was charged in October. Prosecutors dropped the charges in February.
The source added: “No decision has been made yet but every option is being explored. It’s an unpredictable situation and public opinion will play a part.
“It won’t be easy if he does return but sponsors won’t necessarily walk out of the door overnight.
“He trains alone but the club is keeping in touch. He wants to stay.”
In February it was reported that United women’s team do not want him back, a view echoed by Natalie Burrell, founder of United Women’s Supporters’ Club.
Last night Adidas said of a return of Greenwood: “That’s a question for the club. As sponsors we have no influence over team line-ups.”
The club declined to comment.
Greenwood and Robson recently revealed they had welcomed a baby girl
