Mason Mount has told Chelsea fans a move to Manchester United is “what’s right for me at this moment in my career”.
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Mount has one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge, and United initially had three bids rejected by their Premier League rivals.
However, in a farewell social media video to Chelsea supporters on Tuesday evening, Mount said:
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“Hi Chelsea fans. Given the speculation over the last couple of months, this may not come as a surprise to you that I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea. 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 is right for me at this moment in my career.
Mount, who has scored 33 goals in 195 appearances for Chelsea since making his debut in 2019, 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.
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Mount won the Champions League in 2021 with Chelsea and started during the side’s 1-0 win over Manchester City in the final. He also won the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup with the Blues.
He will be 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.
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“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 the unforgettable night where we won the Champions League.
“I want to say thank you to the academy for being so influential to me from a young age. The managers I’ve worked under, the backroom staff, all of my team-mates over the years who have become my brothers, and most importantly you guys.
“I wish you all the best.”
Mount also 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.
Man Utd active in the transfer market
Meanwhile, United remain in talks with Atalanta over the signing of striker Rasmus Hojlund. A valuation gap exists – but it is thought the player wants to make the move.
The club also have their valuation of the player and will move to alternative targets if they feel Atalanta are overpricing the player. United are also looking at Eintracht Frankfurt striker Kolo Muani.
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A new goalkeeper also remains on the agenda. Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is one of a few United are looking at. However, there is a feeling he may be too expensive, and United continue to look at other options.
Dialogue is still open with David de Gea over a new deal, with the 32-year-old Spaniard officially out of contract.
