Mason Mount returns to Chelsea to reveal painful reality of new era
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mason Mount returns to Chelsea to reveal painful reality of new era

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Mason Mount, sold to Manchester United for £55m of pure profit – in the Financial Fair Play lexicon that Boehly has helped bring to a wider audience – which, in a world of amortisation of transfer fees over several years, permitted Chelsea to spend many times as much; from an accounting perspective anyway. At least Mount’s injury-interrupted United career – four league starts, three injuries – has scarcely provided another stick with which to beat Boehly. “He’s a fantastic football player but it’s important first that he is getting and keeping fit because he has had three injuries,” said Erik ten Hag, who must decide whether to give Mount a first start in five months after his belated maiden United goal came in Saturday’s cameo at Brentford. open image in gallery Mason Mount celebrates winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021 He has to prove he can flourish in Ten Hag’s 4-3-3 at United; the presumption is the Dutchman still envisages him operating largely in the central trio.

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Mason Greenwood issues 52-word update over his future... as questions mount over whether the Man United forward will return to Old Trafford following Getafe loan
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Premier League: Mount returns to boost Man United ahead of Burnley clash
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Erik ten Hag insists Mason Mount was behind his own Chelsea exit, despite sources close to £60m star pinning blame on Todd Boehly and Co, as Man United midfielder faces boos on his return tonight
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Erik ten Hag makes two changes for FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool... while Mason Mount returns to Man United's matchday squad for the first time in four months
1 year ago
The mystery of Mason Mount's £60m Man United move: Team-mate 'claims his switch was NOT for football reasons', with midfielder reportedly 'sensitive about his Chelsea departure' after 18 years at the
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Mason Mount smiles as he returns to Man United training after FOUR MONTHS out with a calf injury... giving Erik ten Hag's side a boost going into the final months of the season
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Mason Mount returns to Man United training after FOUR MONTHS out with a calf injury as Erik ten Hag receives injury boost with his £60m summer signing rejoining the Red Devils for final leg of the sea
1 year ago
MATT BARLOW: Mason Mount was meant to be England's future, shoulder to shoulder with Phil Foden. Now they couldn't be further apart
1 year ago
Man United's summer buys RATED: Andre Onana and Sofyan Amrabat endured a nightmare moment against City, while Mason Mount is the forgotten £60m man... but at least Rasmus Hojlund looks the part!
1 year ago
Mason Mount is back in Man United training - but boss Erik ten Hag admits he doesn't know when he will be able to call upon £60M signing
1 year, 3 months ago
John Terry suggests there is an 'untold side' to Mason Mount's acrimonious £60m Chelsea exit - and asks fans 'not to be too harsh' when he returns to Stamford Bridge with Man United
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Mason Mount to miss Manchester United’s games against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal
1 year, 7 months ago
Manchester United is more than a football club – it has a moral duty to U-turn on Mason Greenwood
1 year, 7 months ago
‘Want to make the fans proud, this is what we play for,’ says Mount after Man United debut
1 year, 8 months ago
Mason Mount risks angering Chelsea fans as his Dad describes Old Trafford dressing room as 'home'
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Mason Mount seen taking part in his first Manchester United training session
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Mason Mount has taken Man United's iconic No 7 shirt, so who has worn it in the past?
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Mason Mount after joining Manchester United: I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans
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Mason Mount pins blame on Chelsea for his £60m exit to Man United
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Manchester United gives Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt to Mason Mount after $69 million move from Chelsea
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Reece James pays tribute to 'ma brother' Mason Mount after 17 years together at Chelsea
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Manchester United transfer news: Mason Mount signs from Chelsea as Andre Onana bid made
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Manchester United confirms signing of Mason Mount on a five-year deal
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Manchester United Announce Mason Mount Signing From Chelsea
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Mason Mount bids farewell to Chelsea fans ahead of Manchester United move
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Manchester United agrees to sign Chelsea’s midfielder Mason Mount
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Man United agrees to $69 million deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, AP sources
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Manchester United increase Mason Mount bid
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Transfer rumours: Manchester United agree Mason Mount fee and Saudi clubs target Mohamed Salah next
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Man Utd see £50m bid rejected for Mason Mount as Chelsea set asking price
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Frank Lampard not surprised contract talks with Mason Mount are taking time
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Manchester United will launch a £55m bid for Mason Mount this summer
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Mason Mount’s future: Man United favoured, Chelsea contract situation – key questions answered
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Mason Mount leaning towards Manchester United move with Chelsea future uncertain
1 year, 10 months ago
Mauricio Pochettino 'is facing an uphill battle to keep Mason Mount at Chelsea next season'
1 year, 10 months ago
Arsenal are set to rival Liverpool for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount
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