Mason Mount posts emotional Chelsea farewell message as he gets set to join Manchester United

Mason Mount has issued an emotional farewell to Chelsea fans as he prepares to join Manchester United. 

Mount has been at Chelsea since 2005, when he joined the club as a youth player but he is now heading to Old Trafford in a £60million move after undergoing his medical at Carrington.

Given his strong connection with Chelsea, the 24-year-old felt that it was important to address the club’s fans in a video message. 

Mount reflected on some of the highlights of his time at Chelsea, including winning the Champions League in 2021. 

Speaking on Instagram, Mount 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 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 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 and Neil for being so influential from such a young age. The managers I’ve worked under, Frank, Thomas and Graham. The backroom staff, the unsung heroes of Cobham, all of my team-mates 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’.