Mason Mount was harassed by people who wanted him to sign things to sell on credit: Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images
» Manchester United raised concerns about 'dangerous' professional autograph hunters after supporters harassed Mason Mount for an autographed T-shirt.
Footage surfaced on TikTok on Friday showing the England midfielder being chased by several fans.
Mount, who moved from Chelsea to United for £55m this month, has graciously asked fans to stop following him, suggesting they had been doing so for the previous three days.
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>In the video, a 24-year-old man can be heard saying, “Sorry guys. I haven't subscribed for the past three days, so I don't know why you all keep following me.»
Mason Mount did nothing wrong here.
Players are human and they have a right to privacy. #MUFC
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A source at the club said: «Unfortunately, this situation has become too widespread. This is the last thing Mason deserves after being so friendly with everyone he has encountered since joining United.
“Professional autograph hunters regularly force United players to sign large quantities of items, which they then sell for hundreds of pounds. . It has become a daily occurrence and a serious problem in Carrington.»
United sources complained about the harassment of the players and feared that the situation was becoming dangerous, and young fans were suffering due to the behavior of certain people.
«These organized groups will block players' cars and harass them as they arrive and leave their workplaces,» the source added.
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«This is getting really dangerous and you have to worry that it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
“It also means that young fans who just want to interact with their characters often miss out because players can't stop to take pictures with them without making contact with the groups.
«This is a real disappointment for everyone, the security staff are constantly discussing with the players how to solve this problem.
«If the situation continues action will be taken.”
Mount made his debut for United in a 2-0 win over Leeds in Oslo on Wednesday. The midfielder played 45 minutes and was praised by manager Erik ten Hag.
United continue their pre-season against Lyon in Edinburgh next Wednesday before flying to the US the next day to kick off their tour.
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