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In a recent development that’s stirred the football world, Mason Greenwood has opened up about his desire to return to Manchester United, calling it his “childhood club” and admitting he hasn’t been the same since leaving. Despite his longing to rejoin the Red Devils, he claims that the reaction from the fanbase is making the return difficult.
The 23-year-old forward has also reportedly finalized paperwork to change his international allegiance from England to Jamaica. Greenwood qualifies to represent Jamaica through his paternal grandparents. Although he made a single senior appearance for the England national team — a UEFA Nations League match against Iceland in September 2020 — FIFA rules have since evolved, allowing a change in national representation under specific conditions. At the time of his England debut, the cap would have tied him permanently to the Three Lions. However, just weeks after his appearance, FIFA revised its regulations to be more lenient, especially for players who made fewer than four senior appearances before turning 21.
According to these revised FIFA guidelines, a player can switch nationality if three years have passed since their last competitive appearance. Greenwood reached that milestone in September 2023, and now, around sixteen months later, reports from the *Daily Star* suggest the forward has successfully made the switch to represent Jamaica at the international level.
Greenwood’s international future had long been in doubt, especially after the Football Association reportedly made it clear that he would not be considered for England again. This stems from his suspension by Manchester United in January 2022 following his arrest on suspicion of rape. The situation escalated in October 2022 when Greenwood was formally charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling or coercive behavior. He denied the allegations, and the charges were eventually dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in early 2023 due to insufficient evidence.
Since then, Greenwood has worked to rebuild his career. He spent last season on loan at Spanish club Getafe and later moved permanently to Ligue 1 side Marseille. In another twist, Jamaica’s national team is now coached by Steve McClaren, a former assistant manager at Manchester United. McClaren revealed that he had spoken with Greenwood during their time at Carrington, which suggests the two share a professional bond that may aid their future success with the Jamaican national team.
In other transfer news, speculation continues to swirl around Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes and a potential move to Manchester United. Despite heavy media chatter linking the Brazilian to Old Trafford, there has been no official confirmation from Rodrygo’s camp that he has agreed to the transfer. For now, the rumors remain unverified.
