- Manchester United midfielder makes shocking claim
- Claims he wants to win the Premier League
- How can Mason Mount fit into the next permanent head coach’s team?
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount has made a bold claim, insisting he wants to “win the Premier League.” The English midfielder has struggled with injuries since joining the club. Signing for United in 2023, Mount has missed 58 games and spent 334 days sidelined.
Despite that, Mount remains a positive influence within the squad, able to build a strong rapport with every manager who walks through the door.
Since his arrival on 5 July, the club have cycled through a multitude of managers, with Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Darren Fletcher, and now Michael Carrick all taking charge of the squad.
Even with his injury history, Mount has connected with each of them, with many commending his work rate and his influence off the pitch.
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Mount and Make-A-Wish
Acting as manager for a team of 11 children with critical illnesses, Mount funded a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the kids to “eat, sleep and train” like professional footballers.
Luke Shaw stepped in as assistant manager.
On day one, each child arrived via chauffeur, welcomed by a cheering crowd and greeted by their own “player liaison,” before touring the facilities. Day two brought training sessions, tactical briefings, personalised kits, and their own “tunnel moment,” complete with video messages from their favourite players.
Moments like these reveal the rarely seen, human side of a footballer.
Too often, players on the pitch are reduced to little more than figures for entertainment. They earn extraordinary sums, yes—but they remain human.
Mount’s comments
“I have a goal of winning the Premier League,” Mount said to Laurie Whitwell. “I’ve won the Champions League already, but can we do that? Yes, I think we can as a group.”
“It may seem a little bit far away, but you have to have that mentality to really push yourself as a group. We’ve shown what we can do against the big teams already this season.”
“It’s about now doing it on a bigger stage in the Champions League and doing it more consistently in the Premier League. Hopefully, I can be a massive part of that moving forward next season.”
Fresh from the indoor pitch at St George’s Park, Mount appeared relaxed, composed, and open.
“You see the smiles on the kids’ faces and how much it means to them, and their families as well,” he said. “It’s a little bit of time away that they can forget about things.”
Mount also reflected on the team talk he delivered before their match against a side of mascots.
Despite a 32–2 win, he showed little desire to rush into management. “I love football, so you never know where it can lead,” he said. “I absolutely loved that today.”
Mount on Carrick, staying fit and future
“It was difficult at the beginning because Michael came in and I got injured, so I missed a few games,” Mount explained to gathered journalists. “But he was brilliant with me, saying, ‘I want you back, you’re a massive part of the squad’.”
“So I know where I stand within the group, and to be back around the lads, mentally ready to come on and affect the game, that’s super important for me.”
Speaking openly, Mount pointed to the experience now embedded within the coaching group.
“There is so much experience within the group now,” he said. “We’re in a really good place.”
When asked whether Michael Carrick should take the role permanently, Mount remained measured.
“It’s not my call, I don’t know what happens,” he said. “But from my point of view, he’s been brilliant.”
Mount then addressed his fitness, acknowledging the frustration of inconsistency.
“I haven’t been able to get that rhythm with the injuries and the setbacks,” he admitted. “But it’s definitely been a step in the right direction.”
“Of course, as a player, first of all, I want to be available, and if that’s taken away from me, it’s really tough to deal with.”
“I’m in a really good position now to kick on. Once we finish these games, then it’s straight away focus on next season—how I can improve and really be a part.”
With more games coming next season as United stands on the edge of Champions League qualification, it becomes more likely that the Englishman will be featured in more games, provided he can stay fit.
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