La Liga chief admits Mason Greenwood desire as crucial Man Utd decision awaits

La Liga chief Javier Tebas has been speaking about Mason Greenwood's situation amid talk of a permanent exit from Manchester United.

Greenwood was sent to Getafe late in the summer transfer window in a bid for him to revitalise his career. It came after the 22-year-old had faced charges including attempted rape and assault but the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February last year that the case had been discontinued.

Since joining Getafe, Greenwood has scored five goals in 22 league appearances, helping the Madrid-based side to 10th in the table. It also goes without saying that Greenwood is a source of PR for La Liga, given his very presence draws worldwide press coverage.

It is perhaps for that reason La Liga chief Tebas has admitted he would like to see Greenwood remain in Spain beyond this season. "He's doing really well at Getafe as a player and I hope he continues to be successful and he continues to stay in Spanish football because that's always good for us," Tebas told the media at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit on Thursday.

"He is just another player. He had a past, but not a past we can do anything about. He was innocent and wasn't condemned. We can't be judges for everything. If we did that, we'd have no teams. I'm a lawyer, so it's important to say he is not condemned. He was acquitted here (in the UK). Should we have reopened the case in Spain? Do I know the case in great detail? No. Greenwood was not condemned, so I don't care."

Much has been made about the decision that awaits United at the end of the season. The player remains under contract, but there is pressure aplenty on the Red Devils to ensure he does not play for the club again regardless of the fact charges were dropped. The 22-year-old always denied the charges, which were dropped in February 2022. After a six-month internal review at United, Greenwood joined Getafe on loan last summer.