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La Liga side Getafe have signed Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood on loan.
Following confirmation that United were set to part ways with the player, a search began to find Greenwood’s next destination.
He was linked to a host of teams but nothing materialized.
A report covered by The Peoples Person on deadline day indicated that Lazio were in talks to land the player’s services.
However, the Italian transfer window closed before the deal could get over the line.
According to The Athletic journalists Guillermo Rai and Laurie Whitwell, Greenwood has joined Getafe on loan – it’s done.
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Excl: Mason Greenwood joins Getafe
It’s done. Simple loan.
Story for @TheAthleticFC
— Guillermo Rai (@GuillermoRai_) September 1, 2023
This is backed by the reliable Fabrizio Romano who has even rubber-stamped the switch with his famous “here we go” catchphrase.
Mason Greenwood to Getafe, deal now sealed and signed! Manchester United and player give final green light 🔵🤝🏻
Deal with Lazio collapsed, Getafe sign Greenwood. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/bD9U6n5heJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2023
As per Romano, both the forward and United have given their respective approvals for a transfer to occur.
The Red Devils will not receive a loan fee.
United not receiving a loan fee from Getafe for Greenwood #mufc
— Tyrone Marshall (@TyMarshall_MEN) September 1, 2023
As per The Telegraph’s Mike McGrath, “Manchester United told intermediaries for clubs enquiring over Mason Greenwood they were looking for a loan fee full wage recovery in his departure from Old Trafford.
#MUFC told intermediaries for clubs enquiring over Mason Greenwood they were looking for a loan fee + full wage recovery in his departure from Old Trafford
— Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) September 1, 2023
None of this will come to pass however if information provided by James Ducker is to be believed.
Ducker goes ahead to point out that the 20-time English champions will cover most of Greenwood’s £75,000 a week wages, with Getafe only contributing a small portion.
#MUFC are covering the majority of Greenwood’s £75,000 a week wages. Getafe will make a small contribution to it
— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) September 1, 2023
United wrote in a statement, “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
Manchester United statement on Mason Greenwood joining Getafe on loan: “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.” #MUFC
— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) September 1, 2023
Getafe also confirmed Greenwood’s arrival at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
📢 𝐎𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Mason Greenwood nuevo futbolista azulón
Welcome @masongreenwood! 🏴#VamosGeta #GreenwoodAzulon pic.twitter.com/3t9Dh9NSfL
— Getafe C.F. (@GetafeCF) September 1, 2023
The 21-year-old’s Old Trafford exit finally brings to an end an unfortunate sequence of events for all concerned, including United supporters.