- Mason Mount has made a grand move to Manchester united leaving 18 years association with his childhood club Chelsea.
Mason Mount’s Career Background.
He started his football career with Chelsea at the age of six years playing for the club’s under 9 squad.
While playing for the under 9 team he won two titles, the FA Youth cup and the UEFA Youth league.
He made his first debut for Chelsea during the 2019/20 season becoming the mainstay of Frank Lampard’s squad.
During the 2020/21 season under Thomas Tuchel , Mount became stronger, stucking in the champions league quarter final against Fc Porto, Real Madrid in the semi finals and assisting Kai Haverts to score Chelsea’s winner goal in Finals.
For the period he was with Chelsea the 24 year old midfielder made 279 appearances , scoring a total of 58 goals and 53 assists.
He has made 36 appearances for the England national team playing a key role in his country’s run to the European championship final in 2021.
Mason Mount Transfer News.
Mason Mount transfer to Manchester united has been officially confirmed today. The England’s International ended his 18 year old association with Chelsea after completing a permanent move to Manchester united
According to the official statement from Manchester united the England International has today signed a contract running until June 2028 with the option of further year.
In his official welcoming statement to Manchester united mason mount said the following.
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 how I can’t wait to be part of the group’s drive to win major trophies.
Mason Mount said.
Mason Mount’s Jersey Number.
Following his transfer from Chelsea, Manchester united have officially announced that he will put on the famous united’s iconic no. 7 jersey.
The club’s iconic no. 7 jersey has been worn by various united legends such as George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mason is the latest player to wear the no. 7 iconic jersey after Ronaldo’s 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons before moving to Saudi’s Top tier Al Nassir.
This will not be the first time for him to put on the no. 7 jersey at club level. He did this at Chelsea for under 23 during the 2016/2017 season.
Conclusion.
Various Manchester united legends have strongly welcomed him to United. They have high hopes that the 24 year old England international will have a wonderful stay at Old Trafford.
