Mason Mount has sealed his long-awaited transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United.
The England international shared a goodbye message to Chelsea fans last night and now the move has been confirmed.
Manchester United announced the move via the club website, with Mason Mount now officially confirmed as a Red Devils player.
Manchester United will pay a total of £60 million for Mason Mount, £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons, The Athletic report.
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John Murtough said: “Mason himself is a world class player but he also has the ability to improve the players around him through his game intelligence and tactical awareness.
“We were particularly impressed by his strong desire to join United, and his thirst for further success, as we push to drive up our performance levels next season and beyond.”
Rio Ferdinand wrote on Twitter: “Really pleased with Mount coming in. Young, talented & hungry. He has the experience of big games with pressure which comes when playing for Utd.
“As a player he will bring us goals, creativity, a work ethic & a willing runner into the opposition box. He definitely adds to what we have in the squad and is different from the others in midfield. I actually think in time chelsea will regret selling Mount. Now for a No.9….”
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MASON MOUNT: PROFILE
- Mason Mount came through Chelsea’s academy and won the UEFA Youth League and FA Youth Cup, and European under-19 Championships with England.
- He made his name at Vitesse Arnhem on loan, where he first impressed Erik ten Hag, scoring 14 goals.
- Mount then went on to lead Derby County to promotion, also earning praise from now United assistant Steve McClaren, scoring 11 times.
- In total for Chelsea, Mount has made 195 first-team appearances, scoring 33 times. He says his favoured position is as a number eight.
- Mount’s biggest success was winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, providing an assist for the winner. He also won the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.
- He has gone onto establish himself as a regular international for England. At only 24, he already has 36 caps and five goals.
- Mount’s best individual season for Chelsea came in 2021/22 when he scored 13 goals. This past season he found the net only three times.