Although, unlike the former Chelsea players who have headed to Saudi Arabia, youth squad Mason Mount was included in Mauricio Pochettino’s plans, in those of the English midfielder it was not possible to continue at Stamford Bridge. And it is that, in the absence of official status, the 24-year-old footballer will wear the elastic of the Red Devils. “Manchester United have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Mason Mount for a value of up to 60 million pounds”has informed, exclusively, The Athletic.
For just over 70 million euros, the youth squad Blues He will sign a contract with the Mancunian team until 2028, as said medium has advanced: “Mason Mount has received permission to undergo a medical and finalize his personal conditions, and the club is about to put the finishing touches on the paperwork”. Initially, Chelsea’s intention was to renew one of the pearls of their youth academy, since his contract ends in June 2024. More so after the arrival of the Argentine coach, who informed the board that he wanted to retain the English midfielder.
Finally, based on persistence, the Red Devils they will end up doing with their services. And it is that the negotiations with the London team have not been easy but, as he affirms Fabrizio Romanothe mancunians “they never left the race”. An interest that, as the Italian journalist adds, Bayern Munich did not show at any time.
“Manchester United’s third offer of £55m was rejected last week, but they have now agreed to pay an initial amount of £55m plus £5m in hard add-ons.. Manchester United had warned Chelsea that they would not beat their improved offer of £50m plus £5m and that they were looking at alternatives. The west London club made a counter offer of £58m plus £7m in add-ons.explains the journalist david ornstein in The Athletic.
In this way, Todd Boehly continues to make cash. Chelsea’s next sale will be added to those already announced for N’Golo Kanté, Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy. In the case of Mason Mount, who had accumulated four seasons in the first team after his loans to Vitesse and Derby County, he leaves a more than significant gain for the next signings of the London team.