Mason Mount drops 'Cristiano Ronaldo' reference in first interview with Manchester United

Manchester United would hope Mason Mount turns out to be an instant hit following his much-hyped arrival at club. Mount left his boyhood club, Chelsea, in a reported £60 million deal recently as he became United's first summer signing. English international joined pre-season training on Friday at Carrington training ground under strict supervision of Erik ten Hag. Red Devils will launch ir pre-season tour later this month.

3 things you need to kw

• Mason Mount became fourth player to have jumped ship from Chelsea to Manchester United
• midfielder can play in a number of positions 
• Mount is expected to be first of many players arriving at United this summer

Mason Mount reveals Cristia Ronaldo admiration

In his first interview with club, Mason Mount recalled moment when Cristia Ronaldo struck that blazing free-kick against Portsmouth at Old Trafford in 2008

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knuckleball freekick is still considered to be one of best in history of Premier League and United's new signing revealed he was in attendance at stadium that day to witness historic moment.

“I was probably around 10 [te: he was nine years old]. I was re in away end, supporting my team Pompey, and was able to witness that special moment. I think that video of me taking free-kick in training was after that day," Mount said.

“So, it inspired me. And seeing that special moment at Old Trafford, I was in away end. As I said, I was in awe of that situation and that iconic moment. So, I'd love to w replicate it.”

Mount will wear number 7 at Manchester United

Mount has been handed famous number "7" jersey and will have a lot of expectations from United supporters. He furr added, “I had a lot [of inspirations]. Looking at obviously Ronaldo, I kw you have seen little video of me when I was younger - I loved watching him play and his free-kicks.

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“Becks was also a massive inspiration of mine, growing up with his free-kicks, and I was in awe of his technique.

“So yeah, I've had a lot of inspiration from many players. But you take a little inspiration from different parts of ir games and try to put it into yours.”