Nike’s stance has been revealed after Mason Greenwood made his debut for Getafe wearing their boots.

The 21-year-old signed for the La Liga on loan from Manchester United on deadline day after an internal investigation decided it was best that he continue his career elsewhere.

A slew of clubs turned down the chance to sign the forward and that allowed Getafe to pull off the controversial move.

As Getafe defeated Osasuna 3-2 with a late winner, Greenwood, wearing No. 12, made his first appearance on a football field since his arrest in January 2022.

He did so while wearing Nike boots, despite the fact that Nike dropped Greenwood after he was accused of trying to rape a woman, acting in a controlling and coercive manner, and assault causing actual bodily damage.

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Even after the Crown Prosecution Service dismissed the charges in February 2023, Nike insisted that Greenwood was no longer associated with the company.

As a result, Nike has not provided Greenwood with any new boots, and he has been spotted practicing for Getafe while wearing shoes that are seven years old.

He debuted with the very same pair of Nike Mercurial Superfly 4 boots, which were released as part of the Radiant Reveal pack in 2016.

But Nike maintain that there is no association whatsoever. “The statement still holds true. Mason Greenwood is no longer a Nike athlete,” a spokesperson told GBNews.

Greenwood was introduced as a second-half substitute and met with a mixed reaction. While Getafe fans cheered him, supporters in the away end reportedly chanted “Greenwood, die” .

The England international is now confirmed to be featured in the upcoming EA Sports FC 24 game but will not be included in the Ultimate Team mode.

He is also expected to be in Football Manager 24.