Mark Goldbridge calls for 'arrogant' Man Utd figure to be sacked if Mason Greenwood report claims proven

Mark Goldbridge has called for Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold to leave his role if claims made in a report on Mason Greenwood are proven to be true.

The Athletic reported on Wednesday that Arnold had told United's executive leadership of the club's plans to bring Greenwood back.

The report also claims that Arnold intended to record a video explaining the decision, which would then be shared with staff and the public, and that Greenwood would not make any appearances with the Manchester United Foundation in the 'short to medium-term'.

The date for the announcement is said to have been August 4, which has passed.

United are currently undergoing an internal investigation into Greenwood, which began in February.

The forward was suspended by the club in January 2022 after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

He was charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October.

The charges were then discontinued in February, with the CPS stating that a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses, and new material that came to light, meant there was "no longer a realistic prospect of conviction".

Greenwood has remained suspended throughout United's internal investigation process, and is not training at the club.

After The Athletic's report was published, Goldbridge had his say on social media.

Mark Goldbridge on Mason Greenwood report

Addressing the claims made in the report regarding Arnold, Goldbridge stated his belief that the chief executive should leave if the claims are proven to be true.

He wrote: "If the Athletic piece is true Richard Arnold needs to go.

"His handling of this whole Greenwood matter has been insensitive and embarrassing. Totally out of touch and arrogant as usual."

If the Athletic piece is true Richard Arnold needs to go. His handling of this whole Greenwood matter has been insensitive and embarrassing. Totally out of touch and arrogant as usual

— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) August 16, 2023

In an official club statement in response to The Athletic's report, United confirmed that the responsibility for the final decision on Greenwood's future ultimately rests with Arnold, as the club's chief executive.

They stressed, however, that the final decision has not yet been made, and will be announced in due course.

The statement reads: "Contrary to media speculation, that decision has not yet been made and is currently the subject of intensive internal deliberation. Responsibility ultimately rests with the Chief Executive Officer.

"Once made, the decision will be communicated and explained to the club's internal and external stakeholders."

When contacted by SPORTbible for further comment, Manchester United reiterated their official statement on Greenwood.