Mason Mount next club: Chelsea midfielder completes move to rivals Man Utd - key stats, position, salary

Manchester United have confirmed the marquee signing of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.

The former Champions League winner joins Erik Ten Hag’s side for a fee of around £60 million - making him the sixth most expensive English footballer of all time.

The Red Devils have signed Mount to strengthen their midfield options as they prepare to return to the Champions League next season and boost their title ambitions.

Mount has spent the entirety of his professional career with The Blues and he is a product of the club’s academy system but what has had to say about his Stamford Bridge departure and what will be bring to Manchester United’s team next season?

Here is everything you need to know.

What has Mason Mount said about leaving Chelsea?

Mason Mount has left Chelsea after a 17-year association with the club and he joins rivals Manchester United next season.

The Red Devils beat off competition from Bayern Munich and Arsenal who were interested in the player, according to reports.

Mount paid tribute to Chelsea and thanked the fans in a post on Instagram. He said: “Hi Chelsea fans, 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 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’s right for me at this moment of my career.”

Mount went on to thank his former managers Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter along with a number of his coaches from the academy. 

He added: “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.”

Why did Mason Mount leave Chelsea?

Mason Mount has been a key player for The Blues since his Premier League debut in 2019 where he was ushered into the team under the management of Frank Lampard.

Mount’s most notable achievement was his Champions League triumph in 2021 during Thomas Tuchel’s reign as manager.

He was a fan favourite for the majority of his time in London, but he like many of his Chelsea team mates suffered from a loss of form last season as The Blues sank to their lowest league finish in 29 years.

Chelsea spent over £600 million on new recruits last season and with Mount’s contract expiring in 2024, it appears that The Blues opted to cash in on him rather than let him leave on a free transfer.

The Blues have sold a number of stars to cope with the setback of not qualifying for Europe in a bid to ensure that they meet financial fair play regulations.

What will Mason Mount bring to Man United?

Mason Mount is an attacking minded footballer who is known for his ability to score goals and unlock defences.

This is an area where Man United are looking to improve and they scored just 58 goals in the league last season, which is the lowest of any team in the top eight of the table.

Mount’s most productive campaign was the 2021/22 campaign when he scored 11 and provided 10 assists in the Premier League. If he is able to reproduce that kind of form then he is likely to be an asset to The Red Devils.

Mason Mount’s career so far

Mason Mount has played for Chelsea since the age of six and he has been friends with fellow international Declan Rice since childhood.The English midfielder impressed in the Chelsea academy and was a regular in the international setup at all age groups from under 16s upwards.

Mount made his senior debut in 2017 during a loan spell at Dutch football club Vitesse and scored nine goals in Holland’s top-flight.

The young midfielder followed that up with an excellent loan spell in the Championship at Derby County and he narrowly missed out on promotion through the Championship play-off final, scoring eight league goals.

Mount was a key part of the Derby team during his loan spell and he was rewarded with a first team spot by manager Frank Lampard who had worked with him during his time with The Rams.

Mount was regularly compared to Lampard’s playing style due to his goal scoring ability and he impressed in the Premier League scoring seven goals in his first top-flight season and six goals in his second campaign.

The England youngster caught the attention of Gareth Southgate in 2019 and he has been a regular fixture in an England squad which reached the final of Euro 2020.

Mount’s best goal scoring season in Chelsea colours came in 2021/22 and he scored an impressive 11 goals from midfield in the Premier League.

The 24-year-old struggled to reach that same form last season and he scored just three goals from 24 top-flight appearances.