Mason Mount Takes on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Iconic No.7 at Manchester United
Mason Mount, the talented English midfielder, has taken on the iconic No.7 jersey at Manchester United, following in the footsteps of legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo. This move comes after Mount’s impressive performances at Chelsea, where he honed his skills and even emulated Ronaldo’s famous free-kick technique.
During his time at the Chelsea academy, Mount dedicated hours to perfecting his free-kick technique, drawing inspiration from Ronaldo, who is known for his set-piece prowess. Footage has recently resurfaced of Mount during a training session at Cobham, where he recreated Ronaldo’s famous run-up style. In the clip, Mount can be heard saying, “I try to base my free-kicks on Ronaldo. Hit the ball by the valve and it moves. That’s all you do. Top corner, top bins.” True to his words, Mount’s effort found the top left corner of the net.
Now, as Mount joins Manchester United in a deal that could rise to £60 million, he will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Ronaldo and make a name for himself at Old Trafford. The club has shown their faith in Mount by handing him their most famous number, the No.7 jersey. This number has been worn by football legends like George Best, Eric Cantona, Bobby Robson, David Beckham, and Ronaldo himself during his two spells at the club. It is now Mount’s turn to leave his mark on United’s rich history.
The No.7 jersey had been vacant since Ronaldo’s departure from the club last year. Many United fans were expecting teenage winger Alejandro Garnacho to be given the number, especially after his previous number, No.49, was left out of the new home shirt customization options on the club’s website. However, the decision was made to hand the prestigious number to Mount. In a club statement, United said, “United’s No.7 is considered to be one of the most iconic shirts in the world. Mount will become the latest Red to wear it in the Premier League era.”
Mount, who recently won the 2021 UEFA Champions League with Chelsea, expressed his delight at joining Manchester United and signing a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months. He acknowledged the challenge of leaving his childhood club but is excited about the opportunity to be part of a strong squad and compete for major trophies. Mount stated, “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.”
Mount’s transfer to United was welcomed by his new teammate Bruno Fernandes, who used throwback images of a past scuffle between the two players to humorously welcome Mount to the Theatre of Dreams. This light-hearted interaction between the two players highlights the camaraderie and team spirit within the squad.
As Mason Mount takes on the iconic No.7 jersey at Manchester United, he carries with him the hopes and expectations of fans around the world. With his talent, dedication, and determination, Mount has the potential to make a significant impact at Old Trafford and continue the legacy of the legendary players who have worn the No.7 shirt before him. United supporters eagerly await his performances on the pitch and hope that he can help bring success and silverware back to the club.