Mason Mount reveals reason behind joining Manchester United. Here’s what it is

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Mason Mount has revealed that Erik ten Hag's vision for Manchester United was the driving force behind his departure from his childhood club, Chelsea. The 24-year-old midfielder has become Ten Hag's first signing of the summer, completing a transfer deal worth an initial £55m, with the potential for an additional £5m in add-ons. Mount has committed to a five-year contract, with the option to extend for another year.

Following discussions with the manager, Mount expressed his excitement for the upcoming seasons. The English international player acknowledged the progress Manchester United has made under Ten Hag and expressed his ambition to win major trophies once again. Mount stated, «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.» Chelsea initially rejected United's first three bids for Mount as the London club had spent £600m in the previous season and needed to alleviate Financial Fair Play concerns through player sales. Despite Chelsea's reluctance to lose a player, who had been with them since the age of six, they were unable to negotiate a new contract with Mount, whose current deal was set to expire next year. Leaving the club where he grew up was not an easy decision for Mount, but he embraced the prospect of an exciting new challenge at Manchester United.

Having competed against them, he recognized the strength of the squad he was joining and expressed his eagerness to contribute to their pursuit of major trophies. As a symbolic gesture of their desire to have him, Ten Hag offered Mount the coveted number seven shirt, previously worn by Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham. This gesture illustrated how highly