Siddharth Juyal
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes highlights 3 things Mason Mount brings to the team
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes highlighted 3 things that new signing Mason Mount brings into the United team. Mount joined United from Chelsea for an initial £55m fee. The price could rise to £60m depending on success and appearances over several seasons
The English International’s contract runs until the summer of 2028 with the option to be extended by a further year.
Fernandes spoke to to the club website (h/t Manchester Evening News) while talking about his new team-mate. He said:
“Mason is a quality player. He brings a lot of energy, quality, and ability. Everyone knows what he’s capable of but his energy and hard work talks for itself. Everyone can see he’s here with full focus to give the best of himself, he wants to help the team and make them better. He’s one of those players who always puts the team first. Having him on my side is much better than playing against him.”
Mount made 195 appearances for Chelsea while scoring 33 goals and producing 37 assists. The 24-year-old came from the Chelsea youth system. His competitive debut for Chelsea was on 11th August 2019 against the Red Devils themselves at Old Trafford. Mount was on the losing end with a 4-0 scoreline.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has utilized Mount in a deeper role. Mount played at attacking positions for Chelsea but the Dutch manager believes he can adapt to the new role.
The Englishman has struggled to find form so far and missed the last two games due to injury. Reports suggest that Mount will be out till the end of the international break.
United currently lie in 11th position with 2 losses in 4 games so far. New captain Fernandes will be hoping that he can help his team regain some momentum after the international break.
Ten Hag and Fernandes believe in Mount’s energy, quality, and ability to play a pivotal role for the club. There is a reason the club dished out a huge fee for him despite just one year being left on his Chelsea contract. He just has to be used correctly so that his ability in the final third is utilised.
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Old Trafford faithful are awaiting the return of Mount from injury as well. Everyone is hoping that he can swiftly regain his form and delight the fans by justifying the price that was paid to their London rivals.
