Former Chelsea star Mason Mount has been criticized for wearing the number seven shirt at Manchester United this summer. The midfielder moved from the Blues to the Red Devils from the Blues for a fee of around £55 million a few months ago, but no progress has been made yet.
The Cobham Academy graduate impressed the first team in the early years of his Stamford Bridge career, winning a host of team and individual honours. The Champions League win will be a highlight for the youngster, who also picked up two fan-voted Player of the Season awards.
However, both he and the team had some issues last season after an ownership overhaul. There has been a significant loss of players over several transfer windows and the squad is slightly crowded, struggling to gain momentum with change every week.
While Mount struggled to regain form, he also faced injuries that kept him out of many games. The legend surrounding the England international’s future looms in the background, but it won’t end in the easiest way.
The 24-year-old had just over a year left on his contract and wanted to stay, but no deal was ultimately agreed as doubts remained over his place in the squad. This led to Mount seeking an exit, which he eventually achieved at Manchester United.
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His start so far has been hampered by another injury from which he has just recovered, making for a difficult first few months. During that game, former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor questioned his impact and whether he should don the shirt once held by David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo The legendary number seven jersey.
He told Talksport: “I don’t know why he took that number. Of course, it does (increase the pressure). It’s David Beckham’s. I just don’t know why he took that number, I just Look at that Manchester United team, is Mason Mount the answer? No.”
It will be a difficult start for the former Chelsea midfielder who will be determined to play at his best as he returns from injury.
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