Manchester United confirm signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea in a deal worth an initial £55million.

Mount has signed a five-year deal with the option of a further year after undergoing a medical at Carrington on Monday. United agreed a deal with Chelsea last week that could also see them pay £5million in add-ons.

United had three bids rejected for Mount before coming to an agreement with the Blues and it is understood the add-ons are heavily dependent on future success and the club winning trophies.

Erik ten Hag wanted to strengthen his midfield this summer with the addition of a younger, energetic player and made Mount his top priority, with the 24-year-old out of contract at Stamford Bridge in 2024.

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United's football director John Murtough believes Mount will lift the performance levels of the rest of the team with his "game intelligence and tactical awareness" and he is delighted to land a player the club have admired for a long time.

“Mason is an extremely intelligent footballer and has so many fantastic technical qualities that will significantly add to our squad," said Murtough. "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