Man United gives Cristiano Ronaldo’s shirt to Mason Mount after move from Chelsea
MANCHESTER, England — Wearing the long-lasting No. 7 shirt adorned by Manchester United greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham, Mason Mount grew to become the membership’s first signing of the low season on Wednesday.
And upon completion of his 55 million kilos ($69 million) switch from Chelsea, the 24-year-old midfielder declared his intention to emulate United’s stars of the previous.
“I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it,” Mount stated. “I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
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The No. 7 has been worn by a few of United’s best gamers together with Sixties icon George Best, Bryan Robson, who was dubbed `Captain Marvel’ within the 80s and 90s; and Eric Cantona, who impressed the beginning of the membership’s close to 20-year dominance of English soccer in 90s and 2000s.
Beckham and Ronaldo are world icons which have transcended the game, in addition to profitable soccer’s greatest prizes.
In different phrases, it’s a massive shirt to fill.
Not that United thinks that shall be an issue for a participant who gained the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 and has established himself as an England common.
“Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad,” United soccer director John Murtough stated. “We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford.”
The No. 7 shirt has been vacant since Ronaldo’s second spell at United resulted in acrimony final November when his contract was terminated following an incendiary interview with Piers Morgan through which he criticized United’s possession and supervisor Erik ten Hag.
In handing Mount the shirt, Ten Hag made it clear how necessary he believes his signing shall be to the membership’s makes an attempt to return to the summit of English soccer after 10 years with out the league title.
“His style of play and attributes are a perfect fit for this squad, and we all believe that he will only improve further working with Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff,” Murtough stated. “Mason himself is a world-class player but he also has the ability to improve the players around him through his game intelligence and tactical awareness.”
While the No. 7 has been worn by United’s greats, it has additionally weighed closely on many gamers – notably since Ronaldo left for Real Madrid in 2009.
Antonio Valencia, Angel di Maria, Memphis Depay and Alexis Sanchez all struggled to stay as much as the expectation that comes with carrying it.
Ten Hag’s curiosity in Mount reportedly dates again to when the Dutchman was coach of Ajax and watched the then-Chelsea youth prospect star on mortgage with Vitesse Arnhem within the Netherlands.
Now he has acquired his man, with Mount ending his 18-year keep at Chelsea to hitch a United staff that has been much-improved in only one yr beneath Ten Hag.
As nicely as returning to the Champions League, United additionally gained the English League Cup in Ten Hag’s first season at Old Trafford.
“Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag,” Mount stated. “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. I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
Mount has signed a five-year take care of the choice of one other 12 months. United should pay an extra 5 million kilos ($6.3 million) based mostly on sure targets regarding appearances and success.
Mount joined Chelsea as a six-year-old and went on to grow to be a fan favourite after rising by means of the ranks to win the Champions League, European Super Cup and Club World Cup. He was twice named the membership’s participant of the yr and made 195 appearances, scoring 33 targets.
“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,” he stated. “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.”
Mount posted an emotional video message to Chelsea followers on Tuesday to substantiate his departure.
“Given the speculation over the last six months this may not come as a surprise to you, but it doesn’t make it any easier to tell that I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea,” he stated on Instagram. “I know some of you won’t be happy with my decision but it is what’s right for me at this moment in my career.”
While the No. 7 shirt has been stuffed, Ten Hag remains to be looking out for a alternative for Ronaldo.
He desires a high class heart ahead to guide United’s bid to win the Premier League title and compete within the Champions League.
United has repeatedly been linked with a transfer for Harry Kane, however the Tottenham striker seems to be like a troublesome deal to do, given the membership’s willpower to maintain maintain of its star participant.
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