![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/roy-keanes-contrasting-opinions-on-man-utd-new-boy-mason-mount-after-idiots-blast/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Manchester-United-UNveil-New-Signing-Mason-Mount.jpg&description=Manchester United icon Roy Keane appears unable to make his mind up on new Red Devils signing Mason Mount after sharing a wide array of thoughts on the midfielder in the past Manchester United finally got their deal for Mason Mount over the line this week - but it is unclear whether Roy Keane is a fan or not. The England midfielder moved to Old Trafford from Chelsea in a £55m switch earlier this week, putting pen-to-paper on a five-year contract with the option of an extra season. He becomes Erik ten Hag's first signing of the summer and is likely to have a key role in the heart of United's midfield. Whilst some have praised Mount's signing, it is unclear over which side of the fence Red Devils icon Roy Keane sits on. The Irishman has shared a few contrasting opinions on the 24-year-old since his breakthrough at Chelsea. Take a look at his standout quotes here: A year-and-a-half after Mount's initial breakthrough into the Chelsea team, the midfielder was already receiving criticism from some supporters. It had bizarrely come in the face of a series of impressive performances for the Blues. Keane was left baffled and leapt to Mount's defence. 'This boy [Mount] I really like him, he's got so much going for him,' Keane said. 'He always steps to the next level. 'He scores goals, assists, [can] see a pass, I like everything about him. Apparently there's critics on social media, I don't follow social media thank god but I really like the look of this kid.' Is Mason Mount a good signing for Man United? Share your thoughts in the comments below Keane continued to be a fan of Mount as he added more experience under his belt. The former Derby County loanee remained a key part of the Chelsea side at first under Frank Lampard and then under Thomas Tuchel. Keane was not surprised to see Mount retain that role having compared him to one of his former United teammates, Paul Scholes. As quoted by Sky Sports, he said: "We've been praising this lad now for the last number of years "T){kind=link}
Manchester United icon Roy Keane appears unable to make his mind up on new Red Devils signing Mason Mount after sharing a wide array of thoughts on the midfielder in the past
Manchester United finally got their deal for Mason Mount over the line this week – but it is unclear whether Roy Keane is a fan or not.
The England midfielder moved to Old Trafford from Chelsea in a £55m switch earlier this week, putting pen-to-paper on a five-year contract with the option of an extra season. He becomes Erik ten Hag’s first signing of the summer and is likely to have a key role in the heart of United’s midfield.
Whilst some have praised Mount’s signing, it is unclear over which side of the fence Red Devils icon Roy Keane sits on. The Irishman has shared a few contrasting opinions on the 24-year-old since his breakthrough at Chelsea.
Take a look at his standout quotes here: