A View From The Bridge

“Wants some assurances”- A key reason why Chelsea star rejected new contract

Chelsea star Mason Mount rejected new contract as he wants positional assurances

According to Adam Newson of Football.London, via Daniel Childs (h/t Football.London), Chelsea star Mason Mount rejected the initial new contract offer from the club as he wants positional assurances going forward.

Mount, whose contract at Stamford Bridge expires in 18 months time (Transfermarkt), has had negotiations for a new deal dragging since the summer. A few days ago, it was reported that he has rejected a £200,000-a-week contract.

The England international, who is currently in Qatar representing his country in the World Cup, is hesitant to sign a new contract as long as Reece James and Armando Broja did (six years each).

Mount is a versatile player who can play as a winger, an attacking midfielder or as a central midfielder. He apparently wants to be seen as a number eight, where the role is to affect games on both halves of the field.

Out of the 21 appearances in all competitions for the Blues this season, he has played 10 as an attacking midfielder, only four as a central midfielder and the rest either as a winger or wide midfielder.

Mason Mount rejected the new contract offer from Chelsea. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

It is an intriguing situation because Todd Boehly is not willing to let the 23-year-old leave the club anytime soon (Guardian). Does manager Graham Potter agree with the player’s demands of seeing him as a number eight? It remains to be seen.

Mount does possess the qualities to be a great option there to be fair. He is excellent on the ball, can create chances and works hard without the ball to help the team defensively. We know someone who eventually morphed into that position and became a Chelsea legend – Frank Lampard.

More Chelsea News:

Maybe, Mount sees him as a Lampard incarnation. He wouldn’t be wrong in thinking that. But, it depends on the manager whether he can give assurances of playing him there. We would love to see that happening.

Mizgan Masani

Recent Posts

Noni Madueke praises Cole Palmer, and says he doesn’t have a ceiling

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has sung the praises of his teammate, Cole Palmer, describing him as a player with extraordinary…

8 mins ago

Fan Power: How Chelsea Fans Could Stop Stamford Bridge Move

Ask any matchday Chelsea fan who the CPO are, and they’ll tell you that it stands for the Chelsea Pitch…

2 weeks ago

Chelsea and Arsenal in pursuit of €427,308 per week striker

Chelsea and Arsenal are reportedly planning to make a signing move for the Juventus Center forward in winter.

2 weeks ago

Former Arsenal star raves about Chelsea’s midfield maestro

Cole Palmer is taking the headlines for the performances he has been putting in since moving to Chelsea in the…

4 weeks ago

Chelsea alarmed by unfolding situation with 17-year-old signing

Chelsea have received an alarming news on their signing Kendry Paez who is likely to join the club next year.

1 month ago

Chelsea ready to move for Brazilian defender with €70 million. release clause

According to a Brazilian news outlet UOL, Chelsea are trying to sign the young Brazilian JP Chermont from Santos.

1 month ago