Mount: I couldn’t be more excited to join United

Manchester United have today confirmed the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea. Having joined the London club when he was six-years-old, Mount turned down their latest contract offer to move to United.

Speaking to the club’s official site, Mount described his excitement of being a Manchester United player.

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. 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 been given the legendary no.7 shirt, something Erik ten Hag reportedly offered the player to show how keen United were on him amid interest from other clubs.