Mason Greenwood offered return to international football after confirmation from manager

Manager of Jamaica Heimir Hallgrimsson states that he would “love” to provide Mason Greenwood a chance to return to international football.

With just one cap for England—against Iceland in September 2020—Greenwood is now on loan at Getafe and is unlikely to be called up by Gareth Southgate in time for June’s Euro 2024.

After the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges against him in February 2023 for attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behavior, and assault resulting in actual bodily harm, which he denied, the 22-year-old decided to continue his career outside of United and joined Getafe.

A number of stories in recent years have suggested that the Jamaican Football Federation (JFF) is amenable to Greenwood playing for them rather than England. Greenwood is eligible to play for Jamaica through his father, Andrew.

Greenwood’s potential inclusion in the Jamaican team has been considered, according to manager Hallgrimsson, who made this confirmation on Tuesday during a CONCACAF Nations League preview event in Dallas.

“I really don’t like to talk about ‘what if’, but this, of course, has come to our mind,” the Icelandic coach told the Athletic.

“I would love to have him in my team. Like all coaches, I would like to have the best players in our team, but it’s always up to the player himself if he wants to do it.”

Greenwood has contributed five assists and seven goals since joining Getafe in September. Due to his success, there have even been rumours of a summer transfer to Barcelona; however, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s new co-owner, has stated that the team will reevaluate Greenwood’s future at the end of the season.