What does United get with Mason Mount?

Mason Mount is a new player at Old Trafford, and the expectations are high.

24-year-old Mason Mount is a new player at Manchester United after failing to reach an agreement with Chelsea regarding a contract extension. This transfer has sparked significant anger among Chelsea fans, as Mount is a product of Chelsea's youth academy, and they had expected him to prioritize loyalty over financial considerations. Now that Mount is at United, there are high expectations for the English national team player, given his promising performances in the Premier League, except for last season when injuries and political factors limited his playing time.

Premier League stats 2022/23: 
Games: 24
Goals: 3
Assists: 2
Shots: 33
Chances created: 30

Mason Mount stats in Chelsea: 
Games: 195
Goals: 33
Assists: 37

Mason Mount is likely to compete with Christian Eriksen for a place in the central midfield, alternatively, he can play on the wing. We have examined some of the qualities that make Mason Mount the quality player he is:

1. Technical skills: Mount's excellent ball control, dribbling ability, and first touch enable him to maintain possession, create chances, and navigate through tight spaces.

2. Vision and passing ability: Mount's vision on the field allows him to make incisive passes, both short and long-range, to unlock defenses and create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

3. Work rate and energy: Mount's high work rate and tireless energy make him an asset in both offensive and defensive phases of the game. He consistently pressures opponents, contributes to defensive efforts, and covers a lot of ground.

4. Versatility: Mount's ability to play in multiple positions, including as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, or on the wing, adds tactical flexibility to the team and allows him to contribute effectively to different roles.

United has acquired a football-intelligent player who can also contribute with goals and assists if he finds his form. There's no doubt that this can be an exciting signing for the Reds, and it's also a plus that he is an English national team player.