Mason Greenwood is likely to resume his career away from the Premier League. donate any potential Mason Greenwood transfer fee to domestic violence charities.
The 21-year-old is generating significant interest in Europe and the Middle East after United announced the forward would «reinstate » his career elsewhere. .
Prior to his arrest for attempted rape last January, Greenwood, one of England's top young talents, was valued at over £100m.
Six months after the charges were dropped in February, United will now be seeking an initial loan deal with the goal of permanently relocating the player.
However, executives have not yet clarified whether they will be asking for a fee. Natalie Curtis, a domestic abuse survivor who spoke to The Telegraph via Women's Aid, said no club should be profiting under these circumstances.
«It doesn't seem right that anyone should profit from the Mason Greenwood situation, which was terrible for the survivors,» she said. «Anyway, if there's a transfer fee, it should be donated to a domestic violence charity like Women's Aid.»
Jerry Sutcliffe, who served as prison minister under Gordon Brown and sports secretary under Tony Blair also urged United to donate any proceeds to charity.
«I think this is the right decision for the club regarding Greenwood,» he said of United's statement on Monday. “I have some sympathy for Greenwood as a former prison minister who believes in rehabilitation. The club will likely have a buyout or raise clause if it can get back in shape, so yes, any down payment should go to a domestic violence charity.”
It is believed that United have already gained interest since Greenwood's announcement will move on. At 21, a striker who is still developing is more likely to opt for a move to a competitive European top-tier league.
Sources say the only factor that can guarantee Greenwood's playing future is that he will not be in front of an opponent from the Premier League.
The striker was suspended 18 months ago after being arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, control and coercion, and assault. The charges were dropped in February this year by the Crown Prosecution Service following the withdrawal of «key witnesses». Greenwood's contract, which runs until 2025, has not been terminated, but he will no longer play for the club after Monday's announcement.
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Jamie Klingler, co-founder of Reclaim These Streets, was furious at the club's handling of the case, stating: «Any superficial apology or accountability was part of a PR crisis management strategy, not a real meeting with Women' s Aid and commitment to learning. about cycles of control, abuse and domestic violence.”
On the prospect that the club would now send any fee to charity, she said: jobs. United's leadership has had plenty of room to engage with the violence against women sector and has failed at every hurdle.
«Greenwood donating his United purse over the past two years will mean some real responsibility. But I'm not going to hold back either.»
Senior Conservative MP Caroline Noakes, who chairs the committee on women and equality, declined to participate in a discussion on whether United should waive any fee.
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She told Telegraph Sport, that United «did the right thing» in announcing that he would leave. “It is very important that the message is sent that violence against women is absolutely unacceptable and can never be justified,” she added.
Jordan Guard, founder of the Women's Athletic Alliance, who on Monday announced the formation of a new advisory board. , suggested that any fee should be spent on United's women's team. She said: “First of all, I would ask which club is going to buy him? I don't think any Premier League club should be interested in him.
“If Manchester United sold him, people offered to donate the transfer fee to domestic violence charities, but Mason Greenwood had to donate the money to domestic violence charities of his own free will. Greenwood must do everything possible to support the victims of domestic violence.
“If Greenwood signs for another club, United have to pay a transfer fee and it must be a big fee. I would like United to make it as difficult as possible for Greenwood to sign. United could then invest that fee in their women's team to show their continued support for women.» wrong, I did not do what I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges.
“However, I fully admit that I made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for situations , which led to the publication on social networks. I am learning to understand my responsibilities in order to set a good example as a professional football player and I am focused on the great responsibility of being a father as well as being a good partner.”
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