Mason Mount has completed his summer transfer from Chelsea to Manchester United on a five-year deal with the option of a further year, the Red Devils have announced.
The fee agreed for the 24-year-old England midfielder is £60 million including add-ons.
Mount rose through the ranks at Chelsea and made 129 Premier League appearances for them, scoring 27 goals and assisting 22.
In a statement published on Manchester United official website, Mount said: “It’s never easy to leave the team where you grew up, but Manchester United will present an exciting new challenge for the next stage of my career.
“Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining. And I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.”
Mount, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, added: “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under (United boss) 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. And will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
