Manchester United’s new midfielder Mason Mount claims he left Chelsea as a result of he realised he was not within the membership’s plans a number of months in the past.
Mount signed a five-year contract with United on Wednesday for a reported preliminary charge of £55 million (70 million USD).
The England worldwide’s transfer to Old Trafford was reportedly sparked by an deadlock in negotiations over a brand new deal at Stamford Bridge.
But Mount mentioned he had the sensation Chelsea was keen to plan with out him for the long-term, a suspicion that satisfied him to affix the Red Devils.
“Several months ago I think it became clear that I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans moving forward and once I knew that United were involved, my decision was made,” Mount advised MUTV.
“It’s a massive club, huge, iconic players have played here, and I wanted to be a part of that from the beginning. Getting in early, ready for pre-season to start, was a main objective of mine as well.”
Mount spent 18 years with Chelsea and helped it win the Champions League in 2021 earlier than struggling a dip in kind final season because the Blues struggled by means of a turbulent marketing campaign.
His excessive work-rate, knack for scoring essential objectives and offering key assists ought to make him an vital member of Erik Ten Hag’s aspect.
“I’ve always seen myself as a midfielder, a number eight that can obviously get forward and attack, try to score goals, create goals, but also be able to do the other side as well and defend and help the team when we’re under pressure,” he mentioned.
Mount is about to put on the United quantity seven shirt made well-known by Eric Cantona, Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best and David Beckham.
Keen to observe within the footsteps of these icons, the 24-year-old revealed he reduce brief a household vacation in Disneyland to make sure the United switch was finalised.
“We had a little trip to Disneyland, for the niece mainly. I enjoyed it as well, of course!” he mentioned.
“We came back a bit early just to make our way up here, drive up here, see what the trip’s like and everything. But it was well worth it, and it’s great to be up here now.
“It’s been an amazing couple of days, coming here, seeing everyone, meeting everyone at the training ground, such a warm welcome. I feel very much at home already.”
