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Mason Greenwood watched over by his dad holding footballer’s baby girl during training session amid decision on future
MASON Greenwood was watched over by his dad and baby girl as he trained ahead of Manchester United’s imminent decision on his future.
The 21-year-old striker, who became a father last month, was seen practising shooting while his dad cradled the newborn.
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The striker has not played for Manchester United since he was arrested in January last year.
He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, before the charges were dropped in February.
Since then, Greenwood has been desperate to rebuild his life and wants to resume his footie career at Old Trafford.
Utd have been conducting their own investigation into the allegations and are expected to soon make a decision on his future.
On Tuesday, Greenwood looked relaxed as he was snapped training on a public pitch.
His father and coach, Andrew Greenwood, instructed the striker as he ran through shooting drills with pals.
Andrew was seen holding his granddaughter, who was born on July 11 to Greenwood’s university student girlfriend Harriet Robson.
The footballer announced the birth on his Instagram account, posting a picture of the tiny baby's hand in his own.
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It comes as Manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the first team have suggested they were open to the idea of bringing the Greenwood back.
But United’s women’s team were understood to have reservations, while sponsors were left concerned about being linked to the footballer.
A source said previously: “All the players believe he deserves a second chance because he’s innocent in the eyes of the law.
"He didn’t have the opportunity to clear his name in court because the charges were dropped, so the players feel like he has been left in limbo.
“They know it will be difficult but they are willing to support him through it, and protect him.
“Some of the younger players came through the academy with him so there’s a loyalty to him.
“They know he’s made mistakes but the lads who’ve spoken to him say he’s grown up a lot in the past 18 months and will come back a lot wiser.”
It is not the first time Greenwood has been spotted training outside of Carrington.
In June he worked on his close control and shooting in a 90-minute session on an £85-an-hour pitch.
It was the first time he had been pictured at a training session since his arrest.
He had grown his hair since he was last pictured — and was not wearing Nike boots after the firm ended their sponsorship deal.
Greenwood joined Utd aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for United in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
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Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
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