Mason Greenwood reportedly met with ‘Greenwood, die’ chants on Getafe debut
There were reportedly chants calling for Mason Greenwood’s death as the Manchester United striker made his Getafe debut in the 3-2 win over Osasuna.
The 21-year-old moved to Spain on loan on transfer deadline day after it was announced last month that he would continue his career away from Old Trafford.
Greenwood was suspended by United last year over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online and was charged with attempted rape and assault, among other charges. However, the Crown Prosecution Service announced in February this year that the case had been dropped.
He made his first appearance for his new club on Sunday when he came on as a substitute 13 minutes before the end of the La Liga competition and the team was able to equalize at 2-2.
And The athlete has reported that while some home fans cheered his introduction, some Osasuna fans chanted “Greenwood, die.”
Osasuna coach Jogoba Arrasate was quoted by The athlete When asked about the chants after the game, he said: “The ‘F*** Osasuna’ chants were very bad and the chants against Greenwood were also very bad.”
“He is a player for whom the justice system ultimately had the say. He is a very good player. But when we talk about songs, we should talk about all songs, not just some.”
Greenwood looked brilliant and was involved in his side’s winning goal, winning a corner from Nemanja Maksimovic.
Mason Greenwood looked radiant on his Getafe debut
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Stefan Mitrovic had previously scored Getafe’s first goal, but Iker Munoz equalized just before half-time.
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Jose Carmona headed the hosts’ lead back in the 51st minute, but six minutes later a penalty from Ante Budimir secured the second equalizer and that was the extent of the goal tally before Greenwood’s substitution.
Unused substitute Fabrizio Angileri received a red card for inconsistency in the closing stages, but Getafe held on in the 10 added minutes to secure victory and maintain their unbeaten home record. Their next game is next Sunday against top club Real Sociedad.