Mason Mount confirms he’s signing for Manchester United as £60m midfielder posts an emotional farewell video message to Chelsea fans on Instagram after having his medical at Carrington
- Mason Mount has posted an emotional farewell message to Chelsea fans
- The midfielder is leaving after 18 years to sign for Manchester United
- Mount thanked the academy staff, various managers and the club’s fans
Mason Mount has issued an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans as he prepares to join Manchester United.
Mount has been at Chelsea since 2005, when he joined the club as a youth player but he is now heading to Old Trafford in a £60million move after undergoing his medical at Carrington.
Given his strong connection with Chelsea, the 24-year-old felt that it was important to address the club’s fans in a video message.
Mount reflected on some of the highlights of his time at Chelsea, including winning the Champions League in 2021.
Speaking on Instagram, Mount said: ‘Hi Chelsea fans, given the speculation over the last six months, this may not come as a surprise to you. But it doesn’t make it any easier to tell you I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea.
Mason Mount has issued an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans as he prepares to leave the club
Mount reflected on Chelsea’s Champions League triumph in Portugal in 2021
‘I feel you deserve more than just a written statement so I wanted to tell you directly how grateful I’ve been for all of your support over the last 18 years.
‘I know some of you won’t be happy with my decision but it’s what’s right for me at this moment in my career.’
‘I joined Chelsea when I was six years old and we’ve been through a lot together, winning the Youth Cup, my player of the year awards, the Super Cup, the Club World Cup, and of course that unforgettable night when we won the Champions League.’
Mount took the opportunity to thank various individuals who have helped him during his journey including the academy staff and managers Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.
He said: ‘I want to say thank you to the academy Jim and Neil for being so influential from such a young age. The managers I’ve worked under, Frank, Thomas and Graham.
The 24-year-old thanked the various managers he has played under including Frank Lampard
‘The backroom staff, the unsung heroes of Cobham, all of my team-mates over the years that have become my brothers, my family for the continuous love and support and most importantly you guys for sticking with me throughout. Wish you all the best’.
Mount enjoyed much success with Chelsea at youth level as he won the Under-18 Premier League, two FA Youth Cups and the UEFA Youth League. He then had loan spells at Vitesse and Derby.
As a first-team player he won the Champions League, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
In total Mount played 195 times for Chelsea and scored 33 goals, while he provided 37 assists.
Mount thanked the Chelsea supporters for sticking by him throughout his time at the club
United had four bids turned down for Mount but finally managed to agree a fee.
Mount was pictured on Tuesday morning drinking a coffee as he prepared to head back to United’s Carrington training ground to shoot his media commitments for the club.
He was surrounded by several members of his entourage and a few security guards ahead of adding the final touches to his transfer.
Mount is set to sign a five-year deal at United which will see him earn £250,000-a-week, with there being an option for another year. The deal will be £55million plus £5million in add-ons.
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