US sportswear big Nike mentioned Monday it had terminated its endorsement cope with Manchester United ahead Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape.
Greenwood was launched on bail final week after being questioned over the alleged rape and assault of a younger lady.
The 20-year-old had been arrested after photos and movies had been posted on-line and, whereas in custody, he was additional arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.
United have suspended Greenwood from taking part in or coaching with the membership till additional discover.
Nike final week issued an announcement saying it was “deeply involved by the disturbing allegations and can proceed to carefully monitor the state of affairs”.
It has now confirmed Greenwood will now not be endorsed by the corporate.
“Mason Greenwood is now not a Nike athlete,” the agency mentioned in an announcement. United have eliminated all Greenwood merchandise from their web site, together with his title absent from a drop-down checklist of gamers’ names for duplicate shirts.
Various sponsors have reacted by distancing themselves from the participant. Better Manchester Police didn’t title the footballer final week however mentioned: “A 20-year-old man arrested on Sunday, January 30, 2022 on suspicion of the rape and assault of a lady has been launched on bail pending additional investigation.”
Greenwood, who made his United debut in 2019 after coming by means of the youth ranks, has performed 129 instances for the membership, scoring 35 objectives.
He signed a brand new deal in February 2021, retaining him at Previous Trafford till not less than 2025.
Greenwood made his England debut towards Iceland in September 2020 however he and Manchester Metropolis midfielder Phil Foden had been despatched house after a breach of the staff’s coronavirus tips.
He has but to win one other cap for the Three Lions.
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