Chelsea kicked in teeth by Mason Mount's dad as Old Trafford dressing room footage emerges

2023-07-09

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Mason Mount has rubbed salt in the wound for Chelsea after footage emerged of the new Manchester United signing lauding his 'special' surroundings as he explored his new home for the first time. The £60million midfielder left his boyhood club after 17 years with the Blues to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford this summer, and while the reaction to Mount's departure has generally been positive from Chelsea's side, supporters may not be happy when they hear his latest comments.

The 24-year-old was officially presented as a United player earlier this week after agreeing to sign a lucrative £250,000-a-week contract until 2028, which could rise to £300,000 with bonuses.

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In one clip that has gone viral on social media, Mount is spotted taking in the enormous dressing room at the Theatre of Dreams with his dad. Their conversation is picked up in the footage while they pose for photos, with Mount Snr telling his son: "Mason, this dressing room man. Home mate, home.

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Mount admitted that he left Stamford Bridge with a heavy heart after coming through the Chelsea youth team since the age of seven. But the 2021 Champions League winner is hoping to add more silverware to his trophy cabinet after making the controversial switch to their rivals United.