Chelsea star Reece James has sent a touching farewell message to Mason Mount on social media, claiming he'll "always be a blue at heart". It comes as the 24-year-old makes the huge switch to Manchester United in the transfer window for a deal worth up to £60million.
The move ends an 18-year association with Mount and the Blues, having joined the side at six-years-old and working his way through the academy to the first-team. With two Player of the Year awards and a Champions League under his belt, not many saw things ending the way it has.
After an injury-hit season, the England international was nearing the final 12-months of his contract, with an extension looking unlikely after talks were put on hold. That meant a move away was edging closer, with several bids from United turned down until an agreement was reached on a deal worth up to £60million.
