Mason Mount Leaves Chelsea for Manchester United in £55m Transfer
Chelsea fans were left reeling on Tuesday when Mason Mount announced he was leaving the club for Manchester United in a £55m transfer. The 24-year-old midfielder addressed supporters directly in a social media video, expressing his gratitude for their support over the last 18 years and explaining why he felt the move was right for him at this moment in his career.
Mount, who joined Chelsea at the age of six, has made 195 appearances for the Blues since making his senior debut in 2019. He won the Champions League in 2021 and started during the side’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final, as well as the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup with the Blues. However, he missed the end of the domestic season with injury as the Blues laboured to 12th place – their lowest Premier League finish for more than 25 years.
United Agree Five-Year Contract with Mount
Mount has agreed a five-year contract with United, with a £55m fee plus £5m in add-ons. The Red Devils had made three bids for Mount before an agreement was reached, and he will be Erik ten Hag’s first signing of the summer as the Dutch boss looks to strengthen his side following United’s qualification for next season’s Champions League.
Mount Thanks Chelsea Academy, Backroom Staff, and Managers
In his social media video, Mount thanked Chelsea’s academy, backroom staff, previous team-mates and the managers he worked under since making his senior debut – Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter. He also acknowledged that some Blues fans would not be pleased with his move, but said it was what was right for him at this moment in his career.
Chelsea Players Departing This Summer
Mount is the latest Chelsea player to leave the club this summer, with the likes of N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly, Kai Havertz, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mateo Kovacic having already departed. The Blues have also been linked with a number of potential signings, including Erling Haaland and Declan Rice.
Conclusion
Mason Mount’s move to Manchester United marks the end of an 18-year association with Chelsea. The 24-year-old midfielder has agreed a five-year contract with United for a £55m fee plus £5m in add-ons. While some Blues fans may be disappointed by his departure, Mount expressed his gratitude for their support over the years and said it was what was right for him at this moment in his career. He joins a number of other Chelsea players who have departed this summer, with the club now looking to strengthen their squad with potential new signings.