Chelsea want new contract talks with Mason Mount

Fabrizio Romano has reported on Twitter that Chelsea are planning to open talks with Mason Mount over a new contract. Mount’s current contract at the defending European champions runs until the summer of 2024, and the Premier League club are keen on tying him down to a new long-term deal.

Well-known and well-respected journalist Romano has claimed that although Chelsea have not made direct contact with Mount over a new deal, they are planning to start proceedings in the coming months.

Chelsea are planning to open talks with Mason Mount in the coming months. Discussions over new contract have not started yet, no direct contact – but Chelsea want to negotiate this year to avoid problems. 🔵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #CFC

His current Chelsea deal expires in June 2024. pic.twitter.com/8lEqqL3bGu

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 17, 2022

Mount has been superb for Chelsea over the years and has established himself as a key figure in manager Thomas Tuchel’s team. The 23-year-old England international midfielder has scored seven goals and provided six assists in 16 Premier League starts and has made four appearances in the Champions League for Chelsea so far this season.