Mason Mount, the newly signed Manchester United player, has revealed that he departed Chelsea as it became evident “several months ago” that he did not feature in the club’s long-term plans.
Mount told MUTV: “Several months ago I think it became clear that I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans moving forward and once I knew that United were involved, my decision was made.
“It’s a massive club, huge, iconic players have played here, and I wanted to be a part of that from the beginning. Getting in early, ready for pre-season to start, was a main objective of mine as well.”
The English midfielder finalized his transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United this week, securing a contract until 2028, with a potential extension of one more year. The initial transfer fee is believed to be £55 million.
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At 24 years of age, Mason Mount, who had been associated with Chelsea for 18 years, accumulated 195 appearances for the club, scoring 33 goals. His contributions played a crucial role in Chelsea’s triumph in the 2021 Champions League.
Reflecting on his playing style, Mount expressed his self-perception as a midfielder, specifically as a dynamic number eight. He emphasized his ability to contribute offensively by scoring and creating goals while also highlighting his commitment to defensive duties and supporting the team during challenging moments.
This balanced approach is a significant aspect of his focus as a player.
Mount, set to wear the number seven shirt in Erik ten Hag’s United team, cut short a family holiday in Disneyland to finalise the deal.
He said: “We had a little trip to Disneyland, for the niece mainly – I enjoyed it as well, of course!
“We came back a bit early just to make our way up here, drive up here, see what the trip’s like and everything. But it was well worth it, and it’s great to be up here now.
“It’s been an amazing couple of days, coming here, seeing everyone, meeting everyone at the training ground, such a warm welcome. I feel very much at home already.”