Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea in £60m deal

Manchester United have accomplished the signing of midfielder Mason Mount from Chelseathe membership announced on Wednesday.

Mount has signed a contract till the top of the 2027-28 season, with the choice of an extra yr.

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ESPN reported final week that the 2 golf equipment had agreed on a deal value £55 million ($69.5m) with one other £5m ($6.3m) in add-ons.

Sources advised ESPN the bonuses as a result of Chelsea are “strongly dependent” on appearances in addition to Mount’s success at Outdated Trafford.

“It is by no means simple leaving the membership the place you grew up, however Manchester United will present an thrilling new problem for the following part of my profession,” Mount stated in an announcement.

“Everybody can see that the membership has made large steps ahead below Erik ten Hag. Having met with the supervisor and mentioned his plans, I could not be extra excited for the seasons forward, and am prepared for the exhausting work anticipated right here.”

Mount, 24, who had one yr remaining on his Chelsea contract, is United’s first signing of the summer time switch window.

United soccer director John Murtough stated: “Mason is a particularly clever footballer and has so many incredible technical qualities that can considerably add to our squad.

“We have now admired his abilities for a very long time, so we’re delighted that he has chosen to take the following steps in his profession right here at Outdated Trafford.”

Mount leaves Chelsea 18 years after becoming a member of the West London membership’s youth workforce at age 6. He gained the Champions League in 2021, organising Kai Havertz‘s objective in opposition to Manchester City within the last.

The England midfielder additionally gained the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup throughout 195 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 33 targets and making 37 assists.

Mount issued a message to Chelsea supporters on Tuesday as he stated farewell to the membership.

“I really feel you deserve greater than a written assertion so I wished to inform you straight how grateful I’ve been for your whole help over the past 18 years,” he wrote on Instagram.

“I do know a few of you will not be proud of my resolution, but it surely’s what’s proper for me at this second in my profession.”