Manchester United has officially announced that their new signing, Mason Mount, will be donning the prestigious no.7 jersey at Old Trafford. Following his £60 million transfer from Chelsea, Mount becomes the first player to inherit this iconic squad number since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the club in November last year.
The no.7 jersey holds significant historical value at Manchester United, having been worn by a host of legendary players. Names such as David Beckham, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, and George Best have all graced the pitch and achieved great success while proudly wearing the no.7 shirt for the Red Devils.
It’s time to write a new chapter.
#️⃣7️⃣ Mount 🔴#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 5, 2023
To reveal Mount as the next bearer of the esteemed no.7, Manchester United took to social media, uploading a captivating video showcasing the 24-year-old midfielder putting on his new home jersey. Accompanying the video was a compelling caption that read, “It’s time to write a new chapter.”
Throughout his professional career at Chelsea, Mount had been assigned the no.19 squad number. However, with this move to Manchester United, he now embraces the no.7 jersey, following in the footsteps of legendary predecessors. It is worth noting that during his loan spells at Vitesse Arnhem and Derby County, Mount had previously sported the no.8 shirt.
With the legacy of esteemed players who have worn the no.7 jersey before him, Mason Mount will undoubtedly carry the weight of expectations and strive to leave his own mark on the illustrious history of Manchester United.
