Steven Gerrard Rubbishes Reports of Mason Greenwood Signing for Al-Ettifaq
Steven Gerrard has rubbished reports that he could be set to sign Mason Greenwood for his Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The former Liverpool captain took to Instagram to dismiss the rumours, posting a screenshot of a story in which the Saudi club were claimed to be “considering” a move for the 21-year-old striker and responding with the straightforward caption: “fake news.”
Greenwood is set to be released by Man United after the club released a statement on Monday to confirm that their internal investigations into the forward’s conduct had ended. The disgraced player had domestic abuse charges against him dropped in February and is now looking to integrate himself back into football away from Old Trafford.
Gerrard was appointed manager of Al-Ettifaq at the start of last month, having been sacked by Aston Villa last October. He joined Villa Park following a successful spell with Rangers in which he delivered the Scottish Premiership title in 2020/21.
The Al-Ettifaq boss subsequently signed fellow ex-skipper Jordan Henderson for his new club as Liverpool’s former No. 14 ended his 12-year stay at Anfield. This move sparked controversy given the public support Henderson has shown for LGBTQ+ communities and the manner in which those communities are oppressed in Saudi Arabia.
Having escaped sentencing due to the withdrawal of key witnesses, Greenwood is now looking for a new club after it was confirmed that he will leave Man United at which he came through the academy. It appears that the next step will not be taken at Al-Ettifaq, with Gerrard understandably distancing himself from the former England international.
Mason Greenwood’s Troubled Past
Mason Greenwood has had a troubled past since his breakout season at Man United in 2019/20. The 21-year-old was charged with domestic abuse in February 2021, but those charges were dropped due to the withdrawal of key witnesses. This led to Man United releasing a statement on Monday confirming that their internal investigations into Greenwood’s conduct had ended and that he would be leaving the club.
Steven Gerrard’s Move to Al-Ettifaq
Steven Gerrard was appointed manager of Al-Ettifaq at the start of last month, having been sacked by Aston Villa last October. He joined Villa Park following a successful spell with Rangers in which he delivered the Scottish Premiership title in 2020/21.
The Al-Ettifaq boss subsequently signed fellow ex-skipper Jordan Henderson for his new club as Liverpool’s former No. 14 ended his 12-year stay at Anfield. This move sparked controversy given the public support Henderson has shown for LGBTQ+ communities and the manner in which those communities are oppressed in Saudi Arabia.
Gerrard Dismisses Reports of Greenwood Signing
Gerrard quashed reports of Mason Greenwood signing for Al-Ettifaq on his Instagram account, posting a screenshot of a story in which the Saudi club were claimed to be “considering” a move for the striker and responding with the straightforward caption: “fake news.” It appears that the next step for Greenwood will not be taken at Al-Ettifaq, with Gerrard understandably distancing himself from the former England international.
Conclusion
Mason Greenwood is looking for a new club after it was confirmed that he will leave Man United at which he came through the academy. It appears that the next step will not be taken at Al-Ettifaq, with Steven Gerrard emphatically dismissing reports of a potential move for the 21-year-old forward. The former Liverpool captain has distanced himself from Greenwood due to his troubled past, and it remains to be seen where the disgraced player will end up next.