Player drops emotional letter to fans after confirming Chelsea exit
Chelsea had just recruited Mason Burstow, a Charlton Athletic academy product, just before the fines were imposed. The 18-year-old returned to League One side Charlton Athletic on loan for the remainder of the season a day after signing.
As he prepares to join Thomas Tuchel’s team, Burstow has delivered a message to Charlton Athletic fans.
After graduating from Charlton’s academy, the teenage striker wrote a farewell message to the club.
He wrote: “It’s time to say goodbye. I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I signed for Charlton September 2020 on a scholarship and signed my first professional contract July 2021, where I developed as a footballer and as a person whilst gaining lifetimes friends along the way.
“The club has given me a platform and many opportunities to showcase myself and develop as a person as well as a footballer. I used to be a young local fan who sat in the Valley dreaming to play there one day. That dream came true and I can’t thank you enough.
“Many thanks to all the fans that have had my back from the start and shown nothing but support throughout this season despite signing for Chelsea Football Club.
“We have had many ups and downs as a family through the year but we got through it together and I’m sure this amazing club will be back to where it belongs one day.
“This chapter of my life has come to an end and I’m sad to see it go but excited for new beginnings.”
However, Burstow was highly regarded by Charlton Athletic, and we’ll have to wait and watch how he progresses in the following years.
A special thanks to the two most amazing people in my life, this wouldn’t have been possible without you? love you both @nwig @4wig pic.twitter.com/AyVogKoN9f
— Mason Burstow (@BurstowMason) February 1, 2022