Nike suspend their relationship with Mason Greenwood following Manchester United star’s arrest

Nike have announced they have suspended their relationship with Mason Greenwood following the Manchester United forward’s arrest over allegations of rape and assault.

Greenwood, 20, was arrested on Sunday following allegations on social media and spent the night in custody after being questioned.

Nike initially released a statement to express their ‘deep concern’ over the allegations levelled at the England international.

The sportswear giant have now taken the step to cut ties with the player.

A statement from Nike on Monday said: ‘We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood.

‘We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.’

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Greenwood has been suspended by his club until further notice and is set to spend a second night in prison after Greater Manchester Police were granted ‘additional time’ to question the player on Monday.

On Sunday morning, a young woman uploaded a series of pictures and audio recordings to her Instagram page in which she was shown with bruises and cuts on her body along with the caption: ‘To everyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood actually does to me’.

An audio recording – which has since been deleted along with the photos – also appeared to show a man, who is referred to as ‘Mason’, forcing her to have sex against her will.

Greenwood has played 129 times for United, including 24 appearances this season. He signed a new long-term contract with the club in February last year.

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