Manchester United responds to viral video of Mason Mount being harassed by fans for autographs on their shirts. In the footage, Mount is seen confronted by a group of individuals seeking his signature. He expresses frustration, stating that he has been asked for autographs repeatedly over the past three days. Manchester United swiftly came to Mount's defense, condemning the behavior and warning that action will be taken against such fans if the harassment persists. The club acknowledges the growing problem of professional autograph hunters pressuring players to sign items for profit. These organized groups often block players' cars and create a dangerous and disruptive environment at Carrington, the club's training facility. The situation not only affects player safety but also hinders interactions with genuine fans who miss out on opportunities to connect with their idols. Manchester United's security staff is actively working to address this issue and will take action against persistent offenders. Mason Mount recently joined Manchester United from Chelsea in a £60 million transfer and made his debut in a pre-season match against Leeds United.
Mason Mount tells Man United fans to stop following him around after asking for a signed shirt for the last 3 days… pic.twitter.com/97C2t7WMOt
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“It’s a real frustration for everyone, security staff are in regular dialogue with the players around how to stop the problem. Action will definitely start to be taken if it continues to persist.”
Mount joined the Red Devils from Chelsea for an initial £60m earlier in July and he made his debut in their pre-season win against Leeds United in Oslo on Wednesday, July 12.