In La Liga round 14, Mason Greenwood, a striker on loan from Manchester United to Getafe, scored an incredible long-range goal against Almeria.
The gifted 22-year-old moved the ball from the right wing to the center, dribbled past a defender, and then angled his left foot to shoot a cannon. To give even more beauty to the goal, the powerful kick caused Almeria’s goalie to fly.
This handling phase brings back memories of Greenwood’s amazing time wearing a Manchester United shirt. The English striker may have scored his greatest goal to date, according to the Goal publication.
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Furthermore, Greenwood was thought to have performed the second best in this match, behind Mayoral. Man Utd’s star had one generated chance, two thirds accurate shots, two successful dribbles, five passes into the final third, five recoveries, and three won duels.
Seeing this brilliant moment for Greenwood likely caused regret in many Man Utd supporters. The 22-year-old striker came into the first squad in 2018 with high hopes, having spent the previous 11 years developing in Manchester United’s junior program. Up until January 2022, Greenwood had 22 goals for Manchester United in 88 games.
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Due to witness withdrawals, Greenwood took more than a year off before the police closed their investigation into him in February 2023. The 22-year-old striker was found not guilty for this reason. But because of the pressure from the women’s squad and the criticism from fans, Man Utd was unable to hold onto Greenwood. They made the decision to lend him to Getafe in August.
Greenwood had trouble regaining his form in Spain. In 2023–2024, he scored four goals for Getafe. After allowing Largie Ramazani to score, Getafe’s goal against Almeria knotted the game at one. After that, Borja Mayoral’s goal made it 2-1 and completed Getafe’s homecoming comeback.
According to British media, Greenwood has little chance of ever playing for Manchester United again. His current deal with the Old Trafford team finishes in 2025, though there is a one-year extension option. Greenwood and Getafe will take on Las Palmas on Friday.