According to Fabrizio Romano, it has been confirmed that Mason Greenwood will be returning to Manchester United this summer from Getafe. This is due to the fact that his present contract is about to expire. Fans are ecstatic since this appears to be the most promising piece of news that has come out this week. At this moment, we are eagerly anticipating his return.
At present, Manchester United has reached a verdict that it’s best for Mason Greenwood to continue his football journey away from Old Trafford.
While expectations initially leaned towards Greenwood’s permanent departure from United during the summer transfer window, a suggestion emerged earlier this year from Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the new co-owner of United, hinting at the possibility of Greenwood’s return to the team.
Given that Greenwood’s contract with United is slated to expire in 2025, there’s a likelihood that he could enter the final year of his contract this summer, potentially reducing his transfer value.
However, United holds the option to extend his contract, with indications from The Athletic suggesting that Getafe, the Spanish club where Greenwood currently plays on loan, believes that the extension has already been activated.
Getafe has expressed interest in retaining Greenwood, either through a loan extension or a permanent deal, envisioning his contract to expire in 2026.
While United is reported to have not yet reached a final decision on Greenwood’s contract, they have until May 2025 to activate the extension and are not obligated to disclose their decision publicly.
With an impressive performance of eight goals and five assists for Getafe this season, Greenwood’s stellar form complicates the prospect of keeping him.
Notably, prominent clubs such as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been linked with a potential move for Greenwood, posing a challenge for Getafe if they opt for a permanent deal due to financial limitations.
As part of the initial loan agreement, Getafe secured a clause entitling them to twenty percent of any future sale of Greenwood, a provision agreed upon by United due to the risk Getafe assumed amidst the ongoing dispute.
The final decision regarding Greenwood’s future rests with Ratcliffe and other decision-makers at Old Trafford. However, for the time being, Greenwood is expected to return to United at the conclusion of the current season.