Wayne Rooney has told Mason Greenwood to leave Manchester United.
The 21-year-old remains suspended by the Red Devils as they continue to conduct an internal investigation into him.
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Greenwood saw charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour against him were dropped in February.
He has been suspended since January 2022, following his initial arrest.
Greenwood was named on the club’s retained list, but his future remains up in the air.
Loan moves have been mooted with clubs in Spain, Italy and Turkey expressing an interest.
And legendary Old Trafford striker Rooney believes it is time for Greenwood to leave the club to try and develop elsewhere.
“It leaves Mason Greenwood in a position where he is stuck,” Rooney told The Athletic. “So for Mason, it’s a bad position to be in because I’m sure he just wants to play football.
“But for the club, its image and ensuring they make the right decisions, it’s almost a catch 22. I think the best thing for Mason now is to get out of the club and go and develop somewhere else.
“He needs to get back playing because it has been a long time. With everything that has happened and how long the internal investigation has taken, it’s probably got to a place now where Mason just needs to go and play and to try and get his career back on track.
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“It’s a difficult position for Mason but for the club as well. You have to make sure you get to the right decision before moving forward and it looks like they’re really struggling to get to that place.”
