Mason Greenwood has been dropped by sponsors Nike
suspicion of rape and assault.
Manchester United forward Greenwood, 20, was arrested in January and released on
bail last week.
Nike suspended their sponsorship deal with him at the time of the arrest, and have
now said in a statement: “Mason Greenwood is no longer a Nike athlete.”
Greenwood was arrested over the alleged rape and assault of a woman on January 30
after images and videos were posted online.
They have since been deleted, but while in custody he was further arrested on
suspicion of making threats to kill and sexual assault.
Manchester United have said that he will not play for, or train with, the club until
further notice.
In a statement following the latest allegations, the club said: “Manchester United
reiterates its strong condemnation of violence of any kind.
“As previously communicated, Mason Greenwood will not train with, or play for, the
club until further notice.”
Greenwood came up through the United academy and has made 129 appearances for
the first team.
He made his senior England debut in 2020.
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick said last week that Greenwood’s
arrest had been a “topic” within his squad.
“They are all human beings and up to the [international] break, Mason was part of the
group,” he added.
