MANCHESTER UNITED have released a statement slamming the “dangerous” fans who “harassed” Mason Mount.
Their response comes after footage emerged on social media of Mount being followed by three men who had allegedly been stalking him for three days.
TikTok / @icons4_uManchester United have released a statement slamming fans who ‘harassed’ Mason Mount[/caption]
TikTok / @icons4_uMason Mount was asked to sign shirts by the fans[/caption]
TikTok / @icons4_uMason Mount told the fans to stop following them[/caption]
In the video, which was first shared to TikTok, Mount can be seen getting out of a car before being pressed to sign United shirts.
Mount tells them to stop following him and tells them they have been harassing him for signatures for three days.
United have now responded to the video and warned that they plan to take actions if such incidents continue to occur.
The club’s 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 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.
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“It is becoming really dangerous and you have to worry that it is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
“It also means that young fans, who just want to interact with their heroes, often miss out because players can’t stop to take pictures with them without having to engage with the groups.
“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.”
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TikTok / @icons4_uThe fans had been following Mason Mount for three days[/caption]
TikTok / @icons4_uManchester United plan to take action if incidents continue[/caption]
Mount and his United team-mates kicked off their pre-season schedule in Norway on Thursday.
Erik ten Hag’s side beat Leeds United 2-0 in Oslo thanks to goals from youngsters Noam Emeran and Joe Hugill.
The match marked Mount’s first appearance for the Red Devils following his move from Chelsea earlier this month.