’s hierarchy have thanked for all his efforts and professionalism during his time at the club after the midfielder completed a switch to .
After months of speculation, the 24-year-old – who had entered the final year of his contract with the west Londoners – on Tuesday night confirming that he would be leaving Stamford Bridge.
On Wednesday morning, United after agreeing a deal worth £55million, plus a further £5m in add-ons.
Some Chelsea fans have been left unhappy with both the nature of Mount’s exit and his farewell video, .
The England international had been offered a sizeable pay rise to remain at the club he joined 18 years ago though ultimately backed away from talks, with United believed to be paying him a base salary of £250,000-a-week – something Chelsea could not compete with.
Chairman Todd Boehly, along with co-controlling owners Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, were full of praise for Mount’s career and history with the club, however, and thanked him for his service.
‘Mason is a consummate professional and a popular figure at the club,’ read the statement. ‘We want to thank him for all his efforts on and off the pitch throughout his time at Chelsea.’
Mount became a mainstay in the Chelsea starting XI during Frank Lampard’s first spell in the dugout in the 2019/20 season, making 50 appearances in his debut campaign.
He became the youngest player to captain the side since John Terry the following year and, in the 2020/21 season, helped the side win the Champions League – notably playing the pass that set up Kai Havertz to score the decisive goal in the final.
Mount was named as the club’s Player of the Season two years running, though his form dipped in the most recent campaign.
After hitting double figures for both goals and assists in the Premier League the previous season, he only mustered three goals and two assists last season – largely due to injury – as Chelsea finished 12th.
In his farewell video, 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 to me from a young age. The managers I’ve worked under: Frank, Thomas, Graham.
‘The backroom staff, the unsung heroes of Cobham, all of my teammates over the years who have become my brothers. My family for their continuous support and love and most importantly you guys, for sticking with me throughout. Wish you all the best.’
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