Midfielder Mason Mount was suddenly given the iconic number 7 shirt by Man Utd that Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham used to wear at Old Trafford.
Mason Mount has officially signed a five-year contract with a salary of £250,000 a week, meaning he will stay at Old Trafford until 2028, with the option of a further year extension.
Mason Mount signed an official contract with Man Utd on a 5-year contract (Image: Man Utd).
Man Utd will pay £55 million plus £5 million in surcharges for Chelsea to own the English midfielder, when the “Red Devils” believe that Mason Mount is entering his peak years at the age of 24.
Shortly after announcing the signing, Man Utd revealed Mason Mount will wear the iconic number 7 shirt, previously worn by legends David Beckham, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, George Best and the closest. it’s Ronaldo.
At Chelsea, Mason Mount wears the number 19 shirt, but this shirt belongs to Raphael Varane at Man Utd. Being trusted by coach Ten Hag to give him the number 7 shirt is both confidence but at the same time it is not a small pressure for a midfielder who is considered as versatile as Mason Mount.
Man Utd had great expectations for Mason Mount when giving him the iconic number 7 shirt of the club (Image: Man Utd).
In fact, many players have disappointed when given the number 7 shirt in recent years, like Angel Di Maria or Memphis Depay before.
However, Mason Mount is still confident that he is ready for a new challenge at Old Trafford.
“Leaving the club where you grew up is never easy, but Man Utd will present an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
After playing with them, I know how strong the club I have joined and I can’t wait to be a part of this team’s quest to win big titles.
One can see that the club has made great strides under Erik Ten Hag. Meeting the manager and discussing plans with him, I couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming seasons and ready for the hard work expected here.
I am extremely ambitious; I know how great it feels to win big trophies and what it takes to get there. I will give everything to experience it again at Man Utd,” Mason Mount announced on his debut day.
