According to confirmed reports in England, Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea. The England International completed his medical at the Carrington complex last week and will become the first signing of the 2023-24 season for the Red Devils.
Mason Mount had been a vital part of Chelsea’s success under Thomas Tuchel. He won the Chelsea Player of the Season award twice during the German’s tenure as the manager. He assisted Kai Havertz for the Champions League-winning goal against Manchester City in 2021.
However, ever since the ownership change at Stamford Bridge in 2022, the club have faced a dip in form, which also included the English midfielder. Nevertheless, United boss Erik ten Hag has been a keen admirer of the Chelsea graduate and seized the opportunity to sign him this summer.
Manchester United announced on their website that they have completed the signing of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount in a £60 million package deal. The Blues will receive £55 million as initial fee, and £5 million in add-ons depending upon his success and appearances at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old completed his medical last week before putting pen to paper on July 5. He has signed a five-year contract that will run till June 2028, with the option to extend for another year.The Englishman will wear the iconic Number 7 shirt for the 20-time English champions.
The Red Devils made three attempts to sign the midfielder before finally reaching an agreement with Chelsea. United were trying their best to minimise the transfer fee as uncertainty deems over their ownership. Nevertheless, the club were successful in completing the deal before the pre-season begins this week.
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Despite having a successful period at Stamford Bridge, many supporters are skeptical about his role at United. Some believe that he will just be a backup option for Bruno Fernandes and thus the club shouldn’t have invested so much money to bring him to Old Trafford. However, he certainly has much more to offer and could play in a number of positions, contributing with his quality all over the pitch.
What Next for Manchester United After Mason Mount?
Manager Erik ten Hag was desperate to sign a midfielder this summer. Mason Mount was the Dutchman’s choice and it’s important to deliver what the boss wants. The manager has outperformed in what has been just his first season and the board has come to realise that it is essential to provide the manager what he wants.
Currently, the Red Devils are pushing to complete the signing of Andre Onana. David de Gea is now a free agent and the Cameroon international has been identified as the best option to replace him. Manchester United are taking a similar cautious approach as they did with Mason Mount. The club do not want to overpay for their signings.
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Ten Hag has also asked the club to bring in Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. Following the departure of Wout Weghorst at the end of his loan spell, United only have Anthony Martial as a centre-forward. However, the Frenchman had a very poor injury record last season, with rumours suggesting that the club are willing to let him go if they find a replacement.
Moreover, the Red Devils are also linked with midfielder Sofyan Amrabat and goalkeeper Zion Suzuki. Amrabat could work as a backup option for Casemiro when the latter gets injured or suspended. On the other hand, Zion Suzuki is a Japanese-born 20-year-old goalkeeper who could be a cheap but very good 2nd-choice keeper for Manchester United.
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