The Manchester United No.7s who created 'curse' that Mason Mount hopes to end

Manchester United's new £60m signing Mason Mount was confirmed as the new bearer of the iconic number seven shirt and squad number on Wednesday and he will hope not to follow in the fateful footsteps of the shirt’s most recent wearers.

Erik ten Hag’s decision to give the squad number has been reported to be a vote of confidence in Mount and an indication of the vital role he will have in United’s side from next season.

Until Cristiano Ronaldo left for a world record fee to Real Madrid in 2009, the shirt was worn by iconic figures such as Bryan Robson, George Best, David Beckham and Eric Cantona. After the Portuguese forward, six players donned the shirt and scored just 25 goals between them in over a decade.

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Even the four-time Ballon d’Or winner couldn’t escape the recent curse, scoring just three goals in all competitions last season before leaving the club in a flood of controversy.

Arguably the most successful ‘No.7’ on this list, Cavani struggled with injuries but still managed to score 17 goals in all competitions in his one season wearing the jersey. He is the only player to score double figures while wearing the number for United since 2009.

After his one successful season at United, the Uruguayan gave the number to Ronaldo and moved to Valencia in the next transfer window.

After proving he was a world-class forward at both Barcelona and Arsenal, the Old Trafford faithful were very excited when Sanchez was signed in 2018. He was rewarded with a £400,000 per week salary at United and was expected to propel his new side to a