“None of my business” “even If he goes”… – Ben Chilwell and Reece James speaks on Mason Mount leaving Chelsea
Chelsea stars Ben Chilwell and Reece James expressed their desire for teammate Mason Mount to stay amid links with Manchester United.
Mount’s future with the Stamford Bridge outfit has come under question as he’s been wanted by the Red Devils. He has just one more year left on his contract with the Blues but a contract extension is yet to be signed. United, meanwhile, are prepared to make a £50 million bid this summer, according to The Telegraph.
Chilwell and James were questioned on the matter by Sky Sports at the Spanish Grand Prix, where the Chelsea duo, along with Mount himself, are in attendance.
Calling him his best friend, Chilwell responded (via Goal):
“That’s none of my business personally but I’d love him to stay. He’s my best mate. I’d personally love him to stay but I can’t really comment on that.”
Chillwell and Mount only joined up at Chelsea in 2020 after the former’s transfer from Leicester City and have played 64 games together for the club. But they have known each other since their days with England’s youth sides and have been close friends ever since.
James, another Chelsea teammate and compatriot of Mount’s, echoed Chillwell’s sentiments, saying everyone will be “sad” if he leaves.
“Yeah, of course. If he goes everyone will be sad to see him go.”
James has shared the pitch 127 times with the midfielder for the west London side, combining for four goals.
Mount is a Chelsea player through and through, having come through the ranks at the club’s academy after joining at the age of six. He enjoys great support from the fanbase as well.
He has made 195 senior appearances for the Blues, contributing 33 goals and 35 assists. Yet, he remains one of the lowest earners in the squad, taking home only £75,000 per week. Despite the club’s attempts to tie him down to a contract with several offers, an agreement hasn’t been reached yet.
Goal even reported that Mount has a personal agreement with Manchester United in place and more developments can be expected in the coming days.