has highlighted the role of as a major factor in his decision to join Manchester United.
The international has ended his 18-year association with Chelsea
to make the 24-year-old their first signing of the summer.
Mount is a two-time Chelsea Player of the Year, scooping the award in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons having played a key role in the club’s success.
And having linked up with ten Hag, he is confident of delivering more success.
‘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,’ Mount said after being officially unveiled by United.
‘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.’
Arsenal and Liverpool were both eager to sign Mount while new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino identified him as a key part of his side were the club able to resolve his contract stand-off.
John Murtough, Manchester United football director, said: ‘Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad.
‘We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford.
‘His style of play and attributes are a perfect fit for this squad, and we all believe that he will only improve further working with Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff.
‘Mason himself is a world-class player but he also has the ability to improve the players around him through his game intelligence and tactical awareness.
‘We were particularly impressed by his strong desire to join United, and his thirst for further success, as we push to drive up our performance levels next season and beyond.’
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