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A graduate of the famous Chelsea academy, Mount spent 18 years at the London club.
He is now on the verge of joining Premier League rivals United in a £55m ($69m) deal and is set to sign a five-year contract.
He said in a video message posted on Instagram. “I know some of you will not be happy with my decision, but it is the right one for me at this moment in my career.”
Mount, who has light brown hair and a tan finish from a recent vacation, said the fans deserve more than just a “written statement,” adding, “We’ve been through a lot together.”
“I wanted to tell you how grateful I am for all of your support over the past 18 years,” he said.
The midfielder joined Chelsea as a 6-year-old and became a fan favorite after rising through the ranks to become a key player in the club’s Champions League victory in 2021.
He made 195 appearances and scored 33 goals. He went from being named the club’s Academy Player of the Year in 2017, to winning the Team’s Player of the Year award in 2021 and 2022.
During his time at Chelsea, the 24-year-old Mount has also established himself as a regular in England.
Now the next chapter of his United career is set to begin, with manager Erik ten Hag making him a key target ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next season.
Mount’s contract at United will have an option for a further 12 months.
United will also have to pay an additional 5 million pounds ($6.3 million) to Chelsea based on their achievement of certain targets.
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