Manchester United agree deal for Mount from Chelsea

London, June 29 (BNA): Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign midfielder Mason Mount from Chelsea on a five-year contract, The Athletic reported Thursday.

After back-and-forth negotiations, the London club accepted a third bid from United of £55m ($69.39m) plus £5m in add-ons, the report said.

Reuters reports that the 24-year-old Chelsea academy product made his debut in 2017 and has since scored 33 goals and provided 37 assists in 195 appearances in all competitions for the club.

The England international, who also had loan spells at Vitesse Arnhem and Derby County, has helped Chelsea to Champions League titles, the European Super Cup and the Club World Cup.

Last season, Mount played 24 league matches, scoring three goals and making two assists, but suffered a pelvic injury.

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