Mason Mount Confirms His Chelsea £60m Exit in Emotional Farewell Video to Fans

Mason Mount has confirmed he has left Chelsea ahead of his £60m move to Manchester United.

In a message posted by popular transfer exper Fabrizio Romano, Mount, 24, explained his decision to leave the Blues, where he had been in the club's academy from the age of six.

Mason Mount x Chelsea fans. 🔵 #CFC pic.twitter.com/73A5ZIdKuV

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2023

 "Hi Chelsea fans," he said.

"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 that I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea.

"I felt 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.

"I want to say thank you to the academy, Jim (Fraser) and Neil (Bath) for being so influential to me from such a young age. The managers I’ve worked under, Frank (Lampard), Thomas (Tuchel) and Graham (Potter). The backroom staff, the unsung heroes of Cobham, all my teammates 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."

The 24-year-old will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford with a club option of a further year. He will earn around £250,000-a-week at the Red Devils, potentially rising to £300,000-a-week depending on performances. It's a gigantic wage increase for the England international, who was pocketing £80,000-a-week at Chelsea.

Mount, whose deal comprises of £55m up front and £5m of add-ons, will now be focused on getting back to his best under Erik ten Hag after a bitterly disappointing season at Chelsea. He registered just three goals and six assists in 35 appearances as the Blues failed to win a major trophy and finished 12th in the Premier League - their lowest final position for 18 years.

However, Mount no doubt has the quality to improve the United midfield and take them to the next level as they prepare to return to the Champions League. The Red Devils finished third last term and also won the Carabao Cup in a highly successful first season for Ten Hag.

The transfer brings to an end Mount's 18-year association with Chelsea as he progressed through the youth system at Stamford Bridge.