Mount confirms Chelsea exit as United wait in the wings

Mason Mount has confirmed he will be leaving Chelsea after 18 years at the club.

The midfielder, 24, came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge, graduating from the academy to the first-team squad. 

Since making his senior debut in 2019, he has scored 27 goals and provided 22 assists in 129 Premier League appearances.

And with Manchester United on the verge of completing their swoop for him, Mount took to Instagram this evening to bid farewell to the Blues. 

He 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 that 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 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 [Fraser] and Neil [Bath], for being so influential to me from such a young age.

“The managers I’ve worked under, Frank [Lampard], Thomas [Tuchel] and Graham [Potter], 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.”