Mason Mount has been warned by former Manchester United striker Louis Saha that he is not going to be assured a beginning spot subsequent season regardless of being handed the legendary No 7 shirt at Old Trafford. Mount was formally unveiled as a brand new Red Devils participant on Wednesday morning after signing a five-year deal, with the England ace having left boyhood membership Chelsea for a brand new begin in Manchester.

Mount, who ended up costing United a switch price within the area of £55million, was given the long-lasting No 7 shirt upon his arrival and will probably be compelled to cope with the strain that comes with the territory over the approaching weeks. The quantity was beforehand worn by the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Eric Cantona at United however Saha has warned Mount that it'll not assure him a weekly beginning spot except he earns it on benefit.

"Mason Mount isn’t necessarily going to go straight into the Manchester United team, it’s such a long season coming up and he’ll have to fight for his place," Saha instructed Paddy Power.

"It’s a big transfer fee for someone who’s only got a year left of his contract but he’s going to bring diversity to this team because he’s a very smart, active and busy player. He’s also very creative and those are things that Manchester United have sometimes missed recently.

"They want creativity, but in addition mobility and solely Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes had that final season. Mount can do it however from midfield, somewhat than from somebody like Antony or Rashford. He’s like a playmaker however a bit extra cell and he’ll open up the way in which they play and provides extra choices. He’ll create extra one-on-ones for the strikers and it’s an excellent signing."

It remains to be seen whether Mount will be able to establish himself as an important player for United next season after a less-than-impressive final campaign at Chelsea, during which he scored just three goals and offered two assists in 24 league games. However, it seems clear that he believes Ten Hag is the perfect manager to help him kick on and realise his full potential at Old Trafford over the coming years.

"It’s by no means straightforward leaving the membership the place you grew up, however Manchester United will present an thrilling new problem for the subsequent part of my profession," Mount told United's official channels after his move was officially confirmed.

"Having competed towards them, I do know simply how sturdy a squad it's that I’m becoming a member of, and I can’t wait to be a part of this group’s drive to win main trophies. Everyone can see that the membership has made massive steps ahead below Erik ten Hag. Having met with the supervisor and mentioned his plans, I couldn’t be extra excited for the seasons forward, and am prepared for the onerous work anticipated right 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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