With a transfer ban and anxious wait over the contract of Callum Hudson-Odoi, fans haven’t had an enjoyable summer with regards to players
However, Monday’s news will have livened up the fans’ summer after it was officially announced that Mason Mount had signed a new five-year contract at the club.
Mason reacted by reminiscing at his long spell at Chelsea, alluding to how old he was when he joined the club. Fans were in a great mood, with many praising the youngster.
Very proud to have signed for an additional 5 years @ChelseaFC. I joined the club at the age of six and it feels like home. We have a great team, with so many exciting young players and I can’t wait to get the season started. ???? #CFC pic.twitter.com/eu6xi936nz
— Mason Mount (@masonmount_10) July 15, 2019
The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Derby County under the new Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, as the Rams reached the Championship playoff final.
Mount had an influential spell at Derby County, scoring 11 goals and assisting a further six.
Here is a selection of responses from fans after the news of Mount’s contract extension broke:
Number 10 incoming mate. So happy see you stay at Chelsea. You are truly pure blue blood mate ????????????????
— Peter (@InHeartsChelsea) July 15, 2019
Welcome home mason !! ???????? pic.twitter.com/lmAf9dYc4T
— ?KAA ????????? (@zztulira) July 15, 2019
Well deserved MASONN ????????????
I wouldn’t lie that i really looking forward for you next season ???????????????? Trust the process ???????????? Can only get and better and better.
— Lamps (@LampardLegacy8) July 15, 2019
YES MASON!! Future Chelsea legend???????????? pic.twitter.com/WsioDtYxxk
— Jack Lang (@KingLangpard) July 15, 2019
Huge season ahead for you — and it’s just the beginning! Well earned, mate. ????
— London Is Blue Podcast ???? (@LondonBluePod) July 15, 2019
I’m looking forward to you playing for Chelsea. Really excited for our future & feel we will have a great season.
— Frank Khalid (@FrankKhalidUK) July 15, 2019
Yes mate ????????????
— Loftus-Cheek’s Son (@Ellis_SZN) July 15, 2019