Manchester United has signed Manson Mount from Chelsea for a fee of €60 million making him the Club’s first signing of this summer transfer window.
According to reports from Fabrizo Romano, the payment structure entails €55 million in direct payment and €5 million in add ons, based on appearances and trophies.
The contract is due until 2028 with an option for one year extension. He has completed his medicals and is officially a Manchester United player, breaking his 18 year bond with his boyhood club Chelsea, where he won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
The 24 year old gave a farewell message to Chelsea via a video on social media on Tuesday. Mount, who will wear the iconic United No. 7 Shirt according to Sky Sports said, “It’s never easy leaving the Club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my Career.
“Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I am joining and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
“Everybody can see that the Club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag. Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead and am ready for the hard work expected here.
“I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.” He concluded.
The Reds are still reportedly in serious pursuit of Cameroonian goalkeeper Ander Onana, Florentina Midfielder, Sofyan Amrabat, and Atlanta and Danish youngster, Rasmus Hojlund, as Erik Ten Hag seeks to strengthen his squad.
According to Sky Sports, Manchester United Football Director, John Murtough, said, “Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad.
“We have admired his talents for a long time, so we are delighted that he has chosen to take the next steps in his career here at Old Trafford.
“His style of play and attributes are a perfect fit for this squad, and we all believe that he will only improve further working with Erik Ten Hag and his coaching staff.
“Mason himself is a world class player but he also has the ability to improve the players around him through his game intelligence and tactical awareness. We were particularly impressed by his strong desire to join United, and his thirst for further success, as we push to drive up our performance levels next season and beyond,” he said.
