Heartbreak for Chelsea fans: Chelsea child Mason Mount leaves the Blues for rivals Manchester United. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder had just one year left on his contract at Chelsea. The Red Devils formalized the transfer on Wednesday. Mount signed a contract until 2028, with an option for an additional year.
According to the English press, Manchester United spent nearly €70 million to attract Mount. The Mancunian club will play in the next Champions League. Chelsea, on the contrary, come out of a pitiful season finished in 12th place in the Premier League and will not play in the European Cup next season. This is one of the two reasons for his many departures this summer.
The other reason is the too rich workforce, following large expenses on the last mercatos and which have not paid off. Kai Havertz was also sold for €70m by Chelsea to London rivals Arsenal. Follow the football transfer window on our site.