Antony's return to Manchester United training will be delayed until further notice in order for him to address allegations of abuse.
21.08.2023 - 17:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Gary Lineker believes Manchester United have made the 'right' decision on Mason Greenwood.
United announced on Monday it has been mutually agreed with Greenwood that "it would be most appropriate for him" to resume his career at another club following the conclusion of a six-and-a-half-month internal investigation.
Greenwood hasn't played for United since January 2020 but the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault against the striker on February 2, 2023. The club initially intended to reintegrate him into their first-team squad but U-turned on the decision after a backlash from supporters.
Match of the Day host and former England striker Lineker believes the right decision has been made. Lineker wrote on social media: "Inevitable and right decision on an untenable situation".
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Greenwood remains contracted to United until 2025 and United will work with Greenwood's representative and father, Andrew, to identify the appropriate club for him to continue his career.
United's statement read: "Our process commenced in February 2023, following all charges against Mason being dropped.
"Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes, rights and perspective of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values, and sought to collate as much information and context as possible. This has required us to proceed with sensitivity and care to obtain evidence not in the public domain, including from those with direct knowledge of the case.
"Based on the evidence available to us, we have concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of
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