Manchester United confirm £60m signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea
Manchester United have completed the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea for an initial £55m. The overall fee for England international midfielder Mount could rise to £60m depending on success and appearances over several seasons. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford that runs until the summer of 2028 and has the option to be extended by a further year. Mount becomes United's first summer signing and the transfer brings his 18-year association with Chelsea, during which he won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, to an end. Mount, who will wear United's iconic No 7 shirt, 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'm joining, and I can't wait to be part of this group's drive to win major trophies. "Everyone can s