Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Mason Mount from English Premier League rivals Chelsea. The England international signed a five years contract with the Red Devils which also include an option of a further year.
Manchester United released an official statement on their website to confirm the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea.
“Mason Mount has joined Manchester United on a contract running until June 2028, with the option of a further year.
“The 24-year-old midfielder has made 279 club appearances, scoring 58 goals and contributing 53 assists. The Champions League winner was Chelsea’s Player of the Year for both the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons. He has 36 caps for England and played a key role in his country’s run to the European Championship final in 2021.”
Mason Mount said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career. Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
“Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag. Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
“I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
