File picture of Mason Mount at Chelsea. The English midfielder has joined Manchester United on a 5-year-deal| Photo Credit: Reuters

Manchester United have signed midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea on a five-year contract with an possibility for an additional 12 months, the Premier League facet introduced on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old England participant, who got here via Chelsea's academy and had a 12 months left on his deal, has been signed by United for 55 million kilos ($69.88 million) plus 5 million in add-ons, in keeping with experiences in British media.

"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," Mount stated in a press release.

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"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 see that the membership has made huge steps ahead below Erik ten Hag. Having met with the supervisor and mentioned his plans, I could not be extra excited for the seasons forward, and am prepared for the exhausting work anticipated right here."

Mount made his debut in 2017, scoring 33 goals and registering 37 assists in 194 appearances in all competitions at Stamford Bridge while helping Chelsea clinch the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup titles.

"I'm massively bold; I understand how superb it feels to win main trophies and what it takes to do it. I will probably be giving every thing to expertise that once more at Manchester United," Mount added.

He would be Erik ten Hag's first signing of the close season as the Dutch manager seeks to strengthen his squad before United's return to the Champions League.

"Mason is an especially clever footballer and has so many implausible technical qualities that can considerably add to our squad," United football director John Murtough said.

"We have admired his skills for a very long time, so we're delighted that he has chosen to take the subsequent steps in his profession right here at Old Trafford.

"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."

Mount on Tuesday bid farewell to Chelsea followers in a video after months of hypothesis of his broadly reported transfer to rivals United.

A pelvic damage hampered his final season as he performed 24 Premier League video games, netting 3 times with two assists.

Mount joins the rising listing of gamers to go away Chelsea this window after the exits of Kalidou Koulibaly, N'Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy — three of whom joined Saudi Pro League golf equipment — whereas Kai Havertz and Mateo Kovacic signed with rivals Arsenal and Manchester City, respectively.