Manchester United have released a statement in defence of Mason Mount after footage of him refusing to sign autographs went viral on social media.
Mason Mount was filmed walking away as two individuals attempted to get a shirt signed.
United has accused the group of being “professional autograph hunters” who continue to pressure players to sign memorabilia to later sell on.
The statement reads:
“Unfortunately this kind of situation has become far too common. It’s the last thing Mason deserves after being so friendly with everyone he has come across since joining United.
Professional autograph hunters are regularly pressuring United’s players to sign large quantities of items that that they then sell for hundreds of pounds. It has become an everyday occurrence and a major problem at Carrington. These organised groups will block players’ cars and harass them as they arrive and leave their workplace. It is becoming really dangerous and you have to worry that it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
Mount made his Red Devils debut earlier this week and impressed during the 2-0 win over Leeds United in Oslo.
