'Many clubs did not dare' - Getafe's path to Mason Greenwood transfer revealed amid 'emotional problems' risk with Man Utd outcast

Getafe signed Greenwood from United over the summer on a season-long loan deal. The Red Devils decided to offload the 22-year-old upon completing an internal investigation after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and domestic violence. All charges against Greenwood were dropped in February 2023.

In an exclusive interview with Marca, Bordalas was asked how Getafe managed to pull off the signing of Greenwood. He said: "A friend called me to tell me about this possibility and at first we thought it wasn't real, but he confirmed that it was.There were conversations, he had other possibilities to play in Serie A, but there were many clubs that did not dare because of what had happened and so on.In the end, with a lot of effort and difficulty, we all managed to get him to come to Getafe."

The Getafe boss added: "We have to be a little more understanding with Mason because it is not easy to spend the time that he has been practically without training. I know of cases of kids that I have had, who left football because they had emotional problems and were never able to play again because you disconnect, you lose your place and then it costs you a lot. It is a great merit that after being there for so long he has recovered and is helping us."

Greenwood has impressed for his new club, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 15 appearances, including an incredible strike against Almeria that was undoubtedly one of the best of his career so far. Though he is under contract at Old Trafford until 2025, he has been linked with potential moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid.

There have been reports that Getafe could look to extend Greenwood's loan or make his stay in Spain permanent. Before then, the attacker will look to inspire his side to victory against Rayo Vallecano on January 2, their first game since the traditional winter break in Spanish football.