Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made his first demand from his newly signed midfielder Mason Mount.
Mount received his first bit of instruction from the Dutchman after completing his transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have reportedly agreed to pay an initial £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons to sign the England international.
At his unveiling yesterday he was approached by Ten Hag, who told him, according to Manchester Evening News, “I want you to be a very important player for this team.”
Mount replied: “Thank you very much. Cheers gaffer, thank you. Got to get on the pitch now, get my boots on!”
The two posed together for pictures as the Englishman penned a five-year deal at Old Trafford. He was apparently Ten Hag’s top target in midfield as they look to build on a season where they won the EFL Cup and finished third in the Premier League.
Mount left Chelsea after 18 years at the club, where he registered 33 goals and 37 assists in 195 senior games.
The 24-year-old won three titles with the Blues, including the UEFA Champions League title in the 2020-21 season.