Mason Mount to Manchester United is OFFICIAL! Manchester United fans can rejoice as their club has finally signed a player this summer. The activities of Newcastle, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester City in the transfer window outraged Manchester United fans previously, hence, with the signing of Mount, United fans can rest easy.
Finally, United have started their summer window by signing Mason Mount from Chelsea. Manchester United has acquired the services of the England international in a $76 Million deal.
Capitalizing on Chelsea’s instability, Manchester United signed the English talent from their Premier League rival, as Chelsea’s influx of numerous stars in the past 12 months had restricted the playing time of the English star.
According to reports, Mason Mount expressed disappointment as he wanted to stay at Chelsea. His happiness declined in September, October, and November, and everything unraveled in February.
According to reports, Mason Mount is set to earn a salary of $320,000 per week at Manchester United, with the potential to increase to $380,000. This weekly wage at United is three times what he earned at Chelsea. This move can be seen as a victory for all parties involved.
Mason Mount’s addition will enhance the midfield depth of Manchester United, as the minutes of Eriksen needs to be managed throughout the season. Mason can offer a good blend of attack and progression for United in the center of
How Manchester United’s midfield can set up with Mason Mount?
Entering his prime years at Manchester United, the 24-year-old English midfielder has the opportunity to showcase his true capabilities. Last season’s 5 goal contributions from 24 appearances with Chelsea do not fully reflect his overall ability. It can be regarded as a down year for the midfielder.
Since 2019, Mason has emerged as a key figure at Chelsea in the Premier League. The English youngster holds the records for the most passes in the final third, most shots, most chances created, most crosses, most possession won in the final third, most goals, and the most assist for Chelsea from the 2019/20 season until the present.
Mason Mount for Chelsea in the Premier League since 2019/20:
◉ Most passes in final ⅓ (1905)
◉ Most shots (269)
◉ Most chances created (227)
◉ Most crosses (151)
◉ Most possession won in final ⅓ (80)
◉ Most goals (27)
◉ Most assists (22)Mason Most. pic.twitter.com/qNQbBRcyHe
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At Manchester United, Mason can seamlessly fit in alongside Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro, forming a well-balanced midfield trio. Mason will share the creative burden with Bruno while bringing energy and providing cover for Casemiro.
Manchester United is back in the UEFA Champions League this season. Mason is the right profile of player to bring into the squad. He can provide a high number of appearances in each competition to give rest to other key players like Bruno Fernandes and Eriksen.
Mason possesses the versatility to excel in a more advanced midfield role, much like Bruno, or can effectively operate as a traditional number eight. Manchester United can celebrate securing their first signing of the summer, a triumph that bolsters the team.