Manchester United's "Aoki Ball King" has not yet been released by Greater Manchester Police, who has spent his third night in his cell. Not only that, but investigators found him implicated in new charges — threats to kill and sexual assault.
Earlier, Greenwood, 20, was arrested on Sunday afternoon after being reported for assault (GBH) and rape, and was subjected to police brutality. Subsequently, the police discovered that he was suspected of a new crime and applied for more time to investigate.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed Greenwood's detention had been extended to Wednesday, meaning he spent a third night in his cell. The official statement from the police department read: "Police have been given more time to review a 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman. We learned about the alleged violence through images and videos on social media, and the suspect was detained on Sunday afternoon. So far, after an investigation, he has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual violence and threats of killing. Investigations are ongoing and victims will continue to receive expert support. We caution people to avoid posting any comments and images that could harm victims or affect investigations."
United have announced an indefinite suspension and suspension of Greenwood and removed his shirt and related merchandise from the club's official store. In a second statement released on Tuesday, United wrote: "United reiterate their strong condemnation of any form of violence and, as previously announced, Greenwood will not train at or play for the club until further notice."
Ronaldo, Pogba, De Gea, Cavani, Jesse Lingard, McTomine, Tres and other Manchester United teammates have successively closed Greenwood on social networking sites. Greenwood will certainly miss The Fab Round 4 between Manchester United and Middlesbrough on Friday and whether he can return to the pitch is highly questionable.
Individual sponsor Nike has also suspended its contract with Aoki, and the video game "FIFA 22" has removed the England striker from United's big list.
Many fans who bought Greenwood's Manchester United No. 11 shirt went to the club's official store in Old Trafford to ask for a refund, but the Red Devils refused. Manchester United die-hard fan Westley Reilly wanted to change the Greenwood shirt his son had bought.
The 41-year-old Westley spent £135 on the Manchester United shirt, and now that something has happened to Greenwood, the shirt may not be worn anymore, but the club's response is: buy a shirt for more than 90 days and do not deal with it.
Westerly Reilly said: "I didn't ask the club for a refund, I know that's unreasonable. But I think when that happens, the club should help the fans wash off the names behind the shirts for free. My son Finley said he didn't want his name on the jersey. Manchester United shirts are so expensive that many people can't afford another one. I made a complaint to the club but got no response. Those of us who have been supporting Manchester United for life, who have been buying the team's shirts for many years, and such a simple name change service deserves to be met in such a special environment."
After the British media publicly reported the matter, it is said that Manchester United clubs are under pressure and are considering changing the shirt for fans who have purchased Greenwood jerseys.