Man Utd fan who bought Mason Greenwood shirt three YEARS ago told they can swap it for FREE after rape arrest
A MANCHESTER United fan who bought a Mason Greenwood shirt three years ago has been told they’re included in an offer to swap it for free.
Greenwood, 20, is facing a series of charges including suspicion of sexual assault, rape and threats to kill after he was arrested on Sunday.
It was confirmed this week that fans wanting to exchange their shirts with Greenwood’s name for a new home shirt with another player’s name on it.
Now the club is proactively contacting supporters who have a record of buying ‘Greenwood’ shirts to offer the trade.
On social media, one person claimed the offer has even been extended to a shirt that was bought three years ago.
An email sent to fans states: “As a United Direct customer we are writing to you regarding your previous purchase of a Manchester United shirt personalised with Greenword, given the current circumstances relating to Mason Greenwood.
“We can confirm that United Direct and adidas customers who purchased a Manchester United shirt that was personalised with Greenwood’s name and number, have the opportunity to exchange it for this season’s home shirt personalised with another player’s name without charge.”
Customers can click into a United Direct order form to exchange and are told they will be contacted to complete the order.
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All requests will need to be submitted by March 31 2022.
The striker was arrested by officers in Manchester on suspicion of rape and GBH, and spent three nights in the cells after being quizzed over the fresh allegations.
He has since been bailed after being arrested for the string of alleged offences.
It comes as fans were initially left in limbo when they asked if jersey swaps could be made, after the £100-million-rated striker was arrested.
A Man United fan forked out £135 on a full kit for his son, with Greenwood’s name on, and had contacted the club to ask for the change after buying it at the beginning of the season.
The £75,000 a week footballer has been suspended indefinitely by the club following his arrest, with United releasing a new statement after his re-arrest.
A spokesman for the club said: “Manchester United reiterates its strong condemnation of violence of any kind.
“As previously communicated, Mason Greenwood will not train with, or play for, the club until further notice.”
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Cops also arrived at the star’s rented £2million six bedroom mansion in Bowdon, in Trafford, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.
Both it and a home he bought nearby for his parents are being guarded by a private security company.
Greenwood was removed from Manchester United’s squad on FIFA 22 following claims made against him.
He has also been removed from the Man Utd squad list on the game, after the club removed any merchandise with his name on from their website.
The club’s official partner Cadbury said Greenwood won’t appear on any of their marketing products.
Sponsor TeamViewer also announced that they are “closely monitoring developments”.
Sportswear giant Nike, which provides the striker’s boots, have suspended their sponsorship with the star.
The brand said in a statement: “We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood.
“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.”
Greenwood has worn Nike boots since breaking into United’s first team in 2019.
Several of his teammates have also unfollowed the star on social media after the images came to light.
The images and allegations were reportedly visible on a woman’s Instagram on Sunday morning, but have since been deleted.