Is the Ronaldo transfer to blame?: ManUtd’s cursed number 7 shirt

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The change in itself is a small sensation: Mason Mount (24), the midfielder, who has been through all levels of training at Chelsea since his early childhood, is moving from the Blues to Manchester United. There is talk of a transfer fee of more than 64 million euros.

For Chelsea fans, the homegrown banner boy has become a red rag overnight. proverbial. But Mount is also under special observation at the new club. It also has something to do with his jersey number. In the future, Mount will appear with the 7 on his back. In Manchester that means honour, glory – but also pressure and a heavy burden.

The heavy load of Best, Cantona & Co.

In football, the 7 is often given to one of the wingers. He must be technically adept with the urge to go on the offensive. At Manchester United there is more than that. Because of history.

Legends such as George Best (†59, 470 games for ManUtd), Bryan Robson (66, 345 games), Eric Cantona (57, 144 games) and David Beckham are among the players who were allowed to play with the 7 at Old Trafford (48, 265 games). Names that have long since become institutions in the club and shaped an era.

With the jersey, Mount creates a great deal of anticipation every time before the game. Countless stars have failed in their attempt to deal with these pressures, especially in the recent past. It goes so far that United fans even speak of a curse attached to this once magical number.

Everyone failed – even Cristiano Ronaldo himself

It should have happened in 2009. After glorious years at Manchester United with three championships, an FA Cup win and a Champions League win, Cristiano Ronaldo left the club for Real Madrid. Especially the Portuguese who made a brand of the back number with his initials “CR7”.

The English treasury is filled with almost 100 million euros, but the club has since paid a different price. Every star that has since adopted jersey number 7 has failed with it. The list ranges from Alexis Sanchez to Angel di Maria and Michael Owen to Edinson Cavani. Even Cristiano Ronaldo himself could not continue his old successes when he returned to his old love in 2021.

Now it’s Mason Mount’s turn. Manchester United won the last English championship exactly ten years ago. In the battle for the title, the Red Devils can use a dominant number 7.

Source : Blick