Mason Greenwood isn’t affected by insults from rival fans, says Getafe boss Jose Bordalas… as he says LaLiga club will try and keep ‘exemplary’ Man United loanee

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas says Mason Greenwood is ‘calm’ in the face of insults from rival fans and wants to keep the ‘exemplary’ Manchester United exile next season.

Forward Greenwood, 22, has scored 10 goals and contributed six assists for Getafe during his loan spell in Spain this season, including a double in Saturday’s 3-1 win over Almeria.

But Greenwood was targeted by Real Sociedad fans who branded him a ‘rapist’ and told him to ‘kill himself’ during a LaLiga fixture the previous weekend.

Osasuna fans chanted ‘Greenwood, die’ during their matches both at home and away to Getafe this season.  

The footballer was charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive behaviour in October 2022 but the case against him was dropped in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew.

His future does remain up in the air as Manchester United prepare to decide his next steps

Getafe coach Jose Bordalas said Greenwood’s behaviour had been ‘exemplary’ during the loan

United also conducted their own internal investigation into the matter, concluding it would be best if the £75,000-a-week forward played elsewhere.

His successful loan spell at Getafe means United have received plenty of interest from clubs in both England and across Europe wanting to either buy Greenwood or take him on loan.

On the insults aimed at Greenwood, Bordalas told Marca: ‘He is calm, he is happy, he is treated very well. The boy has had exemplary behaviour to this day and his team-mates help him.

‘I’m sure the chants affect him. You know my opinion, I’m against any insult, no matter who the player is. I cannot say anything more.’

On Greenwood’s future, the Getafe boss added: ‘We haven’t talked yet, he’s in the same situation as the other loanees and it is important to finish as well as possible.

‘We have to finish with a good image and good feelings for them and the club.

‘When everything is defined it will be time to get down to work see whether Mason will be able to stay another year or not. It will depend on his club and the decision he makes.’

It’s possible United want Greenwood to play Champions League football next season to maintain or increase his transfer value ahead of a future sale, if the interest is forthcoming.

Greenwood in action for Manchester United in March 2021 – the Old Trafford club will have another decision to make on the next step the forward’s career this summer

United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe left the door open for a potential Greenwood return 

Getafe are currently 10th in the LaLiga table and might yet qualify for the Conference League next season.

After scoring twice at Almeria, Greenwood said: ‘I feel very happy right now and I’m happy my goals contributed to the win today.

‘I’m just happy for the team, there’s been a lot of hard work going into the training sessions and stuff so to get this win is a good feeling for us.

‘I feel like I’ve had a good season here so far and I just want to finish as strong as possible and get as many wins as possible to climb higher up the table.’

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership team are yet to make a final decision on his future and are still reviewing the extensive evidence that was collated during the club’s internal investigation.

The INEOS CEO had previously left the door open over a possible return, despite indications from the club that he would not play for United again.

Greenwood is contracted to the Red Devils until 2025. His deal also includes a clause that allows Erik ten Hag’s side to extend his stay at Old Trafford for another 12 months.