Mason Mount's first words as a Manchester United player after transfer confirmed

Mason Mount is excited to get going at Manchester United having been sold on the project at Old Trafford in meetings with Erik ten Hag.

Mount has signed for United in an initial £55million deal and was Ten Hag's top priority to strengthen his midfield this summer.

The 24-year-old leaves his boyhood club Chelsea to join United, but having discussed the club's future with Ten Hag and seen the strides made in the Dutchman's first season, he is confident he has made the right choice.

Mount was out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer and wanted to move to Old Trafford once the club made their move to sign him in this window.

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“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," he 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.”

Mount has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option of a further year, after United agreed an initial £55million fee with Chelsea, which could rise to £60million but is heavily