Manchester United issue statement as Mason Mount harassed by supporters for signing shirt

Mason Mount ended his prolonged association with Chelsea as Manchester United signed player on a long term deal. Red Devils had an encouraging 2022-23 season as y came third in Premier League. English giants also lifted Carabao Cup to end ir long trophy drought under ir new manr. y are expected to mount a title challenge in next term.

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• Despite ir recent struggles, United have remained one of biggest clubs
• y are back in Champions League next season
• United recently bid good bye to ir long term servant David de Gea

Mason Mount harassed by Manchester United supporters

Mason Mount's arrival at Manchester United sparked a lot of optimism as former Chelsea player has been handed number 7 shirt at Old Trafford. Mount became United's first summer signing and a couple of ors are also expected to join Red Devils ahead of 2023-24 season.

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Mount was recently caught in an awkward encounter with a few United supporters. In a video circulated on social media, player was seen being approached by supporters to sign a jersey. But England international declined to entertain ir request as he maintained a respectable position throughout interaction. 

player was also heard saying, "I haven't signed one for last three days, so I don't kw why you lot keep coming back."

Manchester United issue strong statement 

Manchester United took matter very seriously and backed player as y issued a statement. club clarified that autograph hunting has been a regular issue and if se situations persist y will take action in near future.

Mason Mount unveiled as number 7 for Manchester United; Im: Manchester United

"Unfortunately this kind of situation has become far too common. It's last thing Mason deserves after being so friendly with everyone he has come across since joining United.

"Professional autograph hunters are regularly pressuring United's players to sign large quantities of items that y n sell for hundreds of pounds. It has become an every day occurrence and a major problem at Carrington.

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"se organised groups will block players' cars and harass m as y arrive and leave ir workplace. It is becoming really dangerous and you have to worry that it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.

"It also means that young fans, who just want to interact with ir heroes, often miss out because players can't stop to take pictures with m without having to eng with groups. It's a real frustration for everyone, security staff are in regular dialogue with players around how to stop problem.

"Action will definitely start to be taken if it continues to persist."

United are scheduled to take on Lyon on 19th July in ir second pre-season friendly in Edinburgh.