It would be hard to find a more controversial transfer this summer than Mason Greenwood’s move to Getafe and the 21-year-old has already broken a club record without playing a single minute for the Spanish club.
‘Masonmania’ has gripped Getafe with Greenwood given a warm welcome to the LaLiga club
The forward joined Getafe on a season-long loan from Man United on Deadline Day as the youngster looks to rebuild his career away from the UK limelight following his arrest in 2022.
Having left United by mutual consent after an investigation, Greenwood can rebuild his career
The controversial footballer has been welcomed with open arms at the La Liga club and following his unveiling in front of supporters at the Coliseum stadium in Madrid, Greenwood has now sold more Getafe shirts with his name on the back in a week than any other player in the club’s history, reports Mike Keegan.
Greenwood is yet to make his debut for Getafe following his deadline day arrival on loan
Greenwood will wear No 12 for Getafe and could make his debut against Osasuna this weekend
The signing of Greenwood, a former Man United star, is a huge deal for a small club like Getafe but the circumstances in which the footballer is being celebrated leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Thousands turned out for Greenwood’s unveiling after he joined on loan from Man United
The Premier League giants decided to part ways with the 21-year-old due to the controversy surrounding his arrest in 2022, despite being cleared of all charges this year. However, the evidence of his crime can easily be found and that will forever follow the youngster throughout his playing career.
Getafe fans believe it is a real coup for their club to have Greenwood playing for them
Fans clamour for Greenwood’s shirt at his unveiling and they’re selling well in the club shop
Fans have quickly taken to their new star, who will wear the No 12 shirt this season
There have been some glimpses of the old Greenwood in early training sessions at Getafe
Greenwood’s team-mates have helped him settle and Getafe have supplied translation services to help with the language barrier
