Mount: I can’t wait to play in front of these fans on Champions League nights

After Chelsea finished 12th in the table last season, missing out out on all European football for the campaign ahead, new signing Mason Mount is looking forward to playing at Old Trafford, especially on Champions League nights.

I’ve had the experience of playing there as an away team and it’s so tough. You’re not just playing against the team, you’re playing against the fans as well, and they’re always behind the team and singing the songs and it’s, it’s a theatre to come and play. It’s amazing, you look forward to it every time but now obviously putting the home kit on and I can’t wait to walk out there. Those Champions League nights are going to be special and now it’s the focus on doing well and I’m really enjoying it at the same time.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly been a fan of Mount since his loan spell at Dutch club Vitesse when he was 18-years-old. The manager has been keen to get the deal wrapped up as soon as possible and Mount is looking forward to fitting in to Ten Hag’s plans.

I’ve always seen myself as a midfielder, a number eight that can obviously get forward, attack, try and score goals, create goals, but also be able to do the other side as well and defend and help the team when we’re under pressure. And that’s obviously a massive focus of mine, being able to come here and help the boys in that situation. And I know what I can bring to this team. And now it’s about going and doing it on the pitch. And as I said before, I know the team, I know the players that we have in this squad and what we’re capable of doing and achieving. So yeah, hugely exciting for me and I can’t wait to meet all the boys and get going.

Having won the League Cup last season, United will be looking to add to the trophy collection in the season ahead and Mount is fired up to help the club do exactly that.

I think it’s very important and I know exactly what this club is all about and it’s about winning trophies and that’s exactly what I’m bringing into it as well. I’m hoping we can achieve that, being confident in that. I know I’m still young, but when you get that taste of winning trophies, you want it straight away. I am so eager and determined to be able to do that here.

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