<p>US sportswear giant Nike said Monday it had terminated its endorsement deal with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape.</p>.<p>Greenwood was released on bail last week after being questioned over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman.</p>.<p>The 20-year-old had been arrested after images and videos were posted online and, while in custody, he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.</p>.<p>United have suspended Greenwood from playing or training with the club until further notice.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/manchester-uniteds-greenwood-further-arrested-on-suspicion-of-threats-to-kill-1077172.html" target="_blank">Manchester United's Greenwood further arrested on suspicion of 'threats to kill'</a></strong></p>.<p>Nike last week issued a statement saying it was "deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation".</p>.<p>It has now confirmed Greenwood will no longer be endorsed by the company.</p>.<p>"Mason Greenwood is no longer a Nike athlete," the firm said in a statement.</p>.<p>United have removed all Greenwood merchandise from their website, with his name absent from a drop-down list of players' names for replica shirts.</p>.<p>A number of sponsors have reacted by distancing themselves from the player.</p>.<p>Greater Manchester Police did not name the footballer last week but said: "A 20-year-old man arrested on Sunday, January 30, 2022 on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman has been released on bail pending further investigation."</p>.<p>Greenwood, who made his United debut in 2019 after coming through the youth ranks, has played 129 times for the club, scoring 35 goals.</p>.<p>He signed a new deal in February 2021, keeping him at Old Trafford until at least 2025.</p>.<p>Greenwood made his England debut against Iceland in September 2020 but he and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden were sent home after a breach of the team's coronavirus guidelines.</p>.<p>He has yet to win another cap for the Three Lions.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>
<p>US sportswear giant Nike said Monday it had terminated its endorsement deal with Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood following his arrest on suspicion of rape.</p>.<p>Greenwood was released on bail last week after being questioned over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman.</p>.<p>The 20-year-old had been arrested after images and videos were posted online and, while in custody, he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.</p>.<p>United have suspended Greenwood from playing or training with the club until further notice.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/football/manchester-uniteds-greenwood-further-arrested-on-suspicion-of-threats-to-kill-1077172.html" target="_blank">Manchester United's Greenwood further arrested on suspicion of 'threats to kill'</a></strong></p>.<p>Nike last week issued a statement saying it was "deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation".</p>.<p>It has now confirmed Greenwood will no longer be endorsed by the company.</p>.<p>"Mason Greenwood is no longer a Nike athlete," the firm said in a statement.</p>.<p>United have removed all Greenwood merchandise from their website, with his name absent from a drop-down list of players' names for replica shirts.</p>.<p>A number of sponsors have reacted by distancing themselves from the player.</p>.<p>Greater Manchester Police did not name the footballer last week but said: "A 20-year-old man arrested on Sunday, January 30, 2022 on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman has been released on bail pending further investigation."</p>.<p>Greenwood, who made his United debut in 2019 after coming through the youth ranks, has played 129 times for the club, scoring 35 goals.</p>.<p>He signed a new deal in February 2021, keeping him at Old Trafford until at least 2025.</p>.<p>Greenwood made his England debut against Iceland in September 2020 but he and Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden were sent home after a breach of the team's coronavirus guidelines.</p>.<p>He has yet to win another cap for the Three Lions.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos:</strong></p>