Mason Mount was confirmed as a Manchester United player earlier today, with his shirt number catching many off guard, leading to outrage.
It was confirmed this morning thatMason Mounthas signed afive-year ԀєɑłatOld Traffordfollowing his move from boyhood club Chelsea.
The Ԁєɑł saw Manchester United pay Chelsea £55million plus £5m in difficult add-ons. Signing the best player from a rival ‘big six’ side, a real ȿτɑτємєɴτ signing.
To add further insult to ιɴjυɾу, United have handed Mount the famous Red Devils number 7 shirt.
A real signal of faith from Erik ten Hag who ɾєρօɾτedly offered Mount the 7 shirt in negotiations, as a sign of how important he will be.
Mason Mount is right to get the 7 shirt
The initial fan reaction toMount being given the 7 shirtwas outrage from across the fanbase. The ɾєɑȿօɴ being that many thought 19-year-old electric wingerAlejandro Garnachowas destined for the clubs most heavy number.
The move to avoid giving such a historic number to Garnacho could be a masterstroke from ten Hag however. Too often, the weight of the number and following those who have worn it before has been too much for youngsters.
You only have to think of; Adnan Januzaj who got the number 11, Memphis Depay getting the 7 and away from United Ansu Fati receiving Lionel Messi’s famous Barcelona number 10 shirt.
Therefore it could be smart to allow Garnacho to develop without the added pressure of living up to being a number 7 at United.
However, Mount is the opposite, he has won the Champions League, played pivotal parts in World Cups and European Championships for England.
Mount is arguably, when on his form one of the leagues best midfielders and at just 24-years-old he is reaching his prime.
The weight of the shirt shouldn’t effect a player as established as Mount, in fact it could be a catalyst for him to get even better.
Giving him the 7 shirt signifies he is a huge signing for the club, now all that remains to see is if he can perform.
