ERIK TEN HAG has told Mason Mount that he wants him to be a “very important” player for Manchester United.

The England international joined the Red Devils in a £60million deal that will see him earn roughly £250,000 per week.

Mason Mount and Erik ten Hag meeting for the first time since the midfielder joined Manchester UnitedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/manchesterunited/

Ten Hag told Mount he will be a ‘very important’ player for the clubCredit: https://www.instagram.com/manchesterunited/

Mount will wear the hallowed No7 shirtCredit: Instagram @manchesterunited

Mount, 24, has signed a five-year deal with United following his switch from Chelsea.

He will become another midfield option for Ten Hag, who is planning for a new Premier League season alongside a campaign in the Champions League.

Mount will likely challenge Scott McTominay, Fred and Christian Eriksen for a spot in the starting eleven alongside Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.

Now Ten Hag has confirmed that he has big plans for the midfielder during their first meeting since the transfer went through.

He told Mount: “I want you to be a very important player for this team.”

In response, Mount looked ready to go as he replied: “Cheers gaffer, thank you.

“I better go and get on the pitch now. Get my boots on.”

Mount will be able to add goals and assists to the Man United midfield, as he managed 58 goals and contributed 53 assists in 279 club appearances.

There appears to be a lot of hope that Mount can be a success at the club as he was given the iconic No7 shirt.

The squad number was worn by club legends such as David Beckham, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo and George Best.

However, some fans are concerned that he took the number with a view that it should have gone to Alejandro Garnacho.

On Tuesday, Mount announced he was leaving the Blues in an emotional video he shared with fans.

But supporters reckon the clip was filmed ages ago a