Transfer News: Manchester United sign Mason Mount
Manchester United have announced the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea.
The 24-year-old midfielder is Ten Hag's first signing of the summer in a transfer deal worth an initial £55m, plus a possible £5m in add-ons.
Mount has signed a five-year contract with the option for a further year. Chelsea rejected United's first three bids for Mount before an agreement was reached. The London club spent £600m last season and needed to sell to ease reported concerns.
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Mount, who has scored 33 goals in 195 appearances for Chelsea since making his senior debut in 2019. He will wear the number seven shirt at Old Trafford, as worn by Cristiano Ronaldo and, before him, David Beckham and Eric Cantona.
United finished 3rd in the Premier League last season and will to offer a more serious challenge to Man City next season. Mount's ability to operate in advanced positions could make him a very important player for the club.
His highlight for Chelsea was winning and starting for the blues in the Champions League in 2021. He also won the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup with the Stamford Bridge side.
Some of the best reaction
Liam, a Manchester United Season Ticket Holder, told us: "I think this is a fantastic transfer us. We badly needed an extra midfielder in and Mount is a player that is already proven at the highest level of football."
Olivia, also a United fan, added: "A great signing. Priority has to be a striker next. Also, a goalkeeper."
The video below shows some of his best moments for Chelsea. Mason Mount's BEST Premier League goals and assists - YouTube
Mason Mount told the Manchester United website: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career. Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
“Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag. Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
Ten Hag to Mason Mount: “I want you to be a very important player for this team.” [mu] pic.twitter.com/5GUWSGtIWR
— utdreport (@utdreport) July 5, 2023
Another messaged us this on Facebook: "I believe this could be a fantastic signing for Manchester United. I think that this needs to be one of four or five signings if we want to challenge for the title next season."
