Mason Mount Reveals Chelsea’s Lack of Interest Led to Manchester United Move

Mason Mount has revealed that he was informed several months ago that he was not part of Chelsea’s plans, leading to his decision to join Manchester United. The 24-year-old midfielder completed his move to Old Trafford on Wednesday, signing a five-year deal with the option of a further year.

Mount, who had been with Chelsea for 18 years, stated that once he became aware of United’s interest, his mind was made up. He expressed his excitement about joining a massive club with a history of iconic players and emphasized his eagerness to contribute from the beginning of the upcoming season.

The English midfielder also discussed his preferred position, stating that he sees himself as a number eight who can contribute both in attack and defense. He hopes to play in this role under United manager Erik ten Hag, highlighting his ability to score goals, create chances, and help the team defensively.

Mount will wear the prestigious No 7 shirt at United, which has been vacant since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in December. In a farewell statement, Chelsea’s Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, and Jose Feliciano praised Mount as a consummate professional and thanked him for his contributions on and off the pitch during his time at the club.

Mount’s move to United comes ahead of their pre-season trip to the United States. Their first game will be against Leeds United in Oslo, Norway on July 12.

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How does Mason Mount envision his role as a number eight midfield player at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag’s guidance

Mason Mount Drops Bombshell: Chelsea’s Rejection Led Him to Manchester United Move

In a shocking revelation, Mason Mount has disclosed that he was informed months ago about Chelsea not including him in their future plans, prompting his decision to make the switch to Manchester United. The 24-year-old midfielder has now officially completed his move to Old Trafford, signing a five-year contract with the option of extending it for another year.

After spending an impressive 18 years with Chelsea, Mount made up his mind as soon as he learned of United’s interest. Highly enthusiastic about joining such a prestigious club with a rich history of iconic players, he emphasized his eagerness to immediately contribute in the upcoming season.

In an interview, the English midfielder opened up about his preferred position, stating that he sees himself as a dynamic number eight who can make an impact both in attack and defense. He hopes to play in this vital role under the guidance of United manager, Erik ten Hag, showcasing his ability to score goals, create chances, and provide defensive support.

As a symbol of his new journey, Mount will proudly wear the prestigious No 7 shirt at United, a number that had remained vacant since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure in December. Expressing gratitude towards Mount, Chelsea’s Todd Boehly, Behdad Eghbali, and Jose Feliciano released a heartfelt statement praising him as a consummate professional and recognizing his contributions both on and off the field during his time at the club.

Mount’s transfer to United comes just in time for their pre-season tour in the United States. The Red Devils will kick-start their campaign with a match against Leeds United in Oslo, Norway on July 12.

In other interesting developments, The Athletic has provided extensive coverage of Mount’s transfer and exclusive stories. Fans can subscribe to gain access to these articles and stay up-to-date with their favorite players, teams, leagues, and clubs.