Erik Ten Hag explains why Manchester United signed Mason Mount

Former Chelsea midfielder, Mason Mount has failed to hit the ground running since he completed his move to Manchester United.

The manager of the club, Erik Ten Hag has explained why he thinks it was the best decision to sign Mason Mount at the time the club bought him. According to him, the decision to sign the England international at the time the club was perfect.

"For me, Mount was one of the most attractive young players in the Premier League going out of contract with one year left.It was a great opportunity for us to sign a very good 24-year-old player."

Mount completed his £55m transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United which made him Erik ten Hag's first summer signing, He signed a five-year deal with the club which will keep him at the club until at least 2028 with an option to extend by a year.