Mason Mount reveals excitement at Man Utd's plans under Erik ten Hag
- Man Utd have signed Mount from Chelsea
- Red Devils to pay initial £55m fee that could rise to £60m
- Midfielder has left the Blues after nearly two decades
By Sean Walsh
Mason Mount has admitted that he is looking forward to working under Erik ten Hag after completing his move to Manchester United.
The midfielder completed his initial £55m to the Red Devils on Wednesday, ending his nearly two-decade association with Chelsea.
Mount has become Man Utd's first signing of the summer, and speaking in his first interview with the club revealed that he is exicted to start a new chapter in his career.
"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," Mount said.
"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."
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Speaking on Mount's signing, Man Utd football director John Murtough said: "Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad
"We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford.
"His style of play and attributes are a perfect fit for this squad, and we all believe that he will only improve further working with Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff.
"Mason himself is a world-class player but he also has the ability to improve the players around him through his game intelligence and tactical awareness.
"We were particularly impressed by his strong desire to join United, and his thirst for further success, as we push to drive up our performance levels next season and beyond."
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