Jason Cundy thinks Mason Mount’s exit is part of the reason why the club has been ‘rocked” since Roman Abramovich left.
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After failing to reach a new agreement with Chelsea as his current deal is about to expire and after rejecting 3 bids from Red Devils, Blues have agreed on a new contract. sell Mount for £55m plus £5m worth of add-ons.
Cundy is a long-time fan of Mount and former Chelsea player.
“I’ve seen Mase and followed his career.” Cundy said, “I do Chelsea TV and I’ve had the opportunity to document his career throughout the years.”
“Watched him. He went to Vitesse and was a rising star there. Come back. Went to Derby. A rising star. He’s done exactly what the other players at Chelsea and their academy have done. [thought he’d do].
“They all said it. “Something went horribly wrong with the club between them.” [and them]. I don’t know how it happened.
What I’m saying, is that he has developed into a young footballer of great quality.”
Cundy replied: “I don’t believe there was an alternative.” When co-host Jamie O’Hara asked if it was bad for Chelsea to let go of Mount, Cundy responded:
Cundy then explained to O’Hara why his club believes Mount is being lost.
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“That is an excellent question,” he replied. “I don’t understand how it got here. I mean, he has won player of year twice and is adored and loved by the fans.
“If we look back to ’21 when we won the Champions League he played a major role in that team.
Since then, so many things have happened to rock the club. They say, “Oh it’s excuses”, but it isn’t excuses. What happened to the Chelsea football club was unprecedented.”
Former owner Abramovich’s departure in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine lead to the club being taken over by Los Angeles Dodgers owner Todd Boehly for £4.25billion.
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Blues’ transition was rocky from the start, with the team finishing 12th in the Premier League in last season, and scoring the lowest Premier League total in history.
Cundy says it’s not surprising that Chelsea is losing some talent due to last year’s chaos.
“I believe what we’re seeing with Mason leaving is a little fallout between Roman and Mason. [Abramovich]When you leave, what sanctions have been imposed? [Todd]Boehly taking control
“Looking back I’m not certain both sides have benefited from it very well.”
