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      Fans joke they ‘don’t know how Mason Mount is going to recover’ as OnlyFans star Astrid Wett hammers signed Chelsea kit

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      FANS joked they “don’t know how Mason Mount is going to recover” after OnlyFans star Astrid Wett hammered a signed Chelsea kit.Boyhood Blue Mount was officially confirmed as a United player this week after joining in a £60million move.
      Astrid Wett was left fuming with Mason Mount’s move to Man UtdCredit: tiktok @astridwett
      The OnlyFans star smashed up a signed Mason Mount topCredit: tiktok @astridwett
      Astrid Wett is an OnlyFans and influencer boxing starCredit: INSTAGRAM @WETTASTRID
      Astrid Wett is also a Chelsea fanCredit: Instagram/@wettastrid
      It caused uproar amongst the Chelsea fanbase as they turned on their two-time player of the year.
      TikToker Wett – also an influencer boxer – was so enraged she smashed a signed Mount shirt with a hammer.
      She said: “Mason Mount, you’re a snake. I though I could trust you and this is what you get.
      “I can’t believe you have betrayed us like this and we will never forgive you.”
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      Despite the tantrum, fans doubt Mount, who is now on £200,000 a week at United, will care very much.
      One said: “Don’t know how mounts gonna recover from this.”
      Another agreed: “I’m sure he’s crying himself to sleep.”
      One added: “That’ll teach him I’m sure he’s on his way back to Chelsea now.”
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      Mount leaves Chelsea after 18 years with the club, graduating from their academy and breaking into the first team in 2019.
      The 24-year-old departs with a Champions League winner’s medal to his name and opened up on the tough call to leave the club.
      He said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it.
      “I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
      Mason Mount poses in Man Utd coloursCredit: Getty More

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      Cesar Azpilicueta cries for SIX MINUTES as he says goodbye to Chelsea fans after 11 years in emotional video

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      CESAR AZPILICUETA cried for six minutes as he said goodbye to the Chelsea fans in an emotional video.The Blues captain is set to leave the club after 11 years at Stamford Bridge.
      Cesar Azpilicueta cried for six minutes after watching a video montageCredit: Instagram @chelseafc
      Azpilicueta is expected to join Atletico Madrid on a free transfer now that his Chelsea exit has been confirmed.
      Chelsea have allowed him to leave a year early, with his contract not expiring until next summer.
      In a video shared to the club’s social media channels, Azpilicueta was shown a montage from his time in West London.
      The footage reduced him to tears before he said an emotional goodbye to the club’s supporters.
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      “It is difficult to express with words what I feel,” admitted Azpilicueta. “It has been incredible.
      “And just, thank you to everyone, because it couldn’t happen without the help of a lot of people. What a journey.
      “Those moments that I take with me, you know, will last forever. This is my home and I hope to see everybody here back one day.
      “Because when I arrived, nobody knew me about how I was, what kind of player. What is he doing here?
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      “And then to leave the pitch in the last game, the love they have shown me every single time is something that I’m really proud of. Hopefully we can keep this relationship forever.”
      Chelsea fans were quick to hail the Spaniard in the comments section, with one writing: “Will always be a Chelsea legend.”
      Another commented: “Captain, leader, legend. Thank you for all the memories Azpi.”
      A third supporter also added: “A guy and more. Thank you legend.”
      Cesar Azpilicueta bid farewell to the Chelsea fans in an emotional videoCredit: Instagram @chelseafc
      Azpilicueta joined Chelsea from Marseille back in 2012 and has since made 508 appearances for the club.
      The 33-year-old defender has been club captain since 2019 and even chipped in with 17 goals.
      During his time with the club, he won nine major trophies, including the Champions League, two league titles and two Europa Leagues. More

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      Chelsea ‘set to complete signing of ANOTHER wonderkid’ from Premier League rivals days after double transfer swoop

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      CHELSEA are set to complete the signing of another wonderkid from a Premier League rival.The deal comes just days after the Blues sealed a double transfer swoop for two other youngsters.
      Chelsea are set to sigh Ishe Samuels-Smith from EvertonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s policy of signing the best young players in Europe to develop for the future has continued.
      According to The Athletic, Ishe Samuels-Smith is set to join Chelsea from Everton for a fee in the region of £4million.
      The 17-year-old defender has agreed a three-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
      He is coming off the back of a strong season for Everton’s youth sides and was on the bench for the first team in both the Carabao Cup and Premier League.
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      Born in Manchester, Samuels-Smith joined Everton aged nine and has also played for England at youth level.
      He was included in the team of the tournament at the Under-17 European Championships earlier this month.
      The signing of Samuels-Smith would come after Chelsea completed a double swoop on Saturday.
      Portuguese winger Diego Moreira joined from Benfica in a deal that left Chelsea fans stunned.
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      His arrival came just hours after the club had sealed a move bringing Alex Matos to the club from Norwich City.
      Chelsea’s business appears far from over, though, with the Blues now in talks to sign Matheus Franca from Flamengo.
      He would be one of two Brazilian arrivals as forward Angelo Gabriel edges closer to joining Pochettino’s side. More

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      Eagle-eyed Chelsea fans spot Pochettino has KEPT key member of last year’s failed management team on his staff

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is making Bruno Saltor one of his trusted team as Chelsea embark on a new era.Spaniard Saltor was part of the backroom staff who joined alongside now-sacked head coach Graham Potter last September.
      Mauricio Pochettino has kept Bruno Saltor on his coaching staffCredit: Getty
      He was also controversially catapulted into the hot seat for one match when Potter was sacked in April – picking the team for one game only against Liverpool.
      Inexperienced Saltor filled in until Frank Lampard was named interim boss for the rest of the season. The game was a goalless draw.
      Chelsea fans have now spotted the the former Brighton & Hove Albion defender has remained at the club.
      Saltor appeared in a training clip shared to the club’s Instagram captioned: “Back in the building.”
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      In the video, he can be seen welcoming Reece James back to the Chelsea training ground.
      Fans reacted in the comments section as one wrote: “Bruno Saltor is still there?!”
      Another fan added: “Bruno Saltor the GOAT!”
      Saltor had been expected to leave but is now being given a role as a reward for his work by Pochettino, who is settling in as new manager and welcoming the players back for pre-season training.
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      He had previously been a development coach at Brighton before heading to Stamford Bridge with Potter last year.
      Saltor will work with assistant Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino, Toni Jimenez and Pochettino’s son Sebastiano. More

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      Mason Mount’s DAD played secret role in finally sealing Man Utd transfer as Chelsea dug in over fee after contract row

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      MASON MOUNT’S dad played a secret role in finally sealing his transfer to Manchester United.The deal had looked in doubt after Chelsea dug their heels in over the fee following Mount’s contract row.
      Tony Mount played a secret role in his son’s move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      Mason Mount completed a £60million move to Mason Mount on WednesdayCredit: Getty
      Mount completed his £60million move to Old Trafford on Wednesday morning, signing a five-year deal with the Red Devils.
      The move had been at risk of collapsing after Chelsea rejected a £55million bid from United last month.
      However, the two clubs finally reached an agreement to allow the deal to be finalised, thanks in part to the player’s dad, Tony Mount.
      According to The Athletic, Tony stepped in as United looked ready to walk away from the deal.
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      In a phone call with Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali, he smoothed over the cracks to help reach an agreement.
      Chelsea’s owners had been unwilling to budge from their valuation of £70million plus add-ons for Mount.
      The report adds that the conversation has been credited with getting talks re-started before the deal was completed.
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      Mount had been entering the final year of his Chelsea contract after failing to agree terms on a new deal.
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      He now leaves Stamford Bridge after 18 years to join United.
      His new side have already confirmed the England midfielder will wear the number seven shirt, last worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. More

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      Reece James sends cheeky warning to Man Utd fans as he posts emotional farewell to Mason Mount in throwback Chelsea pics

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      REECE JAMES aimed a subtle dig at Manchester United fans during his emotional farewell post for Mason Mount.The Red Devils unveiled their new £60million man Mount, 24, on Wednesday morning as he officially departed Chelsea after 18 years at the club.
      Reece James and Mason Mount training with each other in their early daysCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames
      Mount, bottom, and James, fourth from right, with Declan Rice, far rightCredit: INSTAGRAM @reecejames
      Nearly all of that has been spent alongside Blues team-mate James, 23, who is just 11 months Mount’s junior.
      The pair have also enjoyed each other’s company at international level for England.
      But it was from their time as Chelsea youngsters that James shared some old snaps following Mount’s exit.
      He posted one picture of them as young boys – alongside Declan Rice.
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      And James added another image of him and Mount a little older as they battled for the ball in training.
      He then wrote a lengthy caption – which included a cheeky dig at United supporters as James claimed Mount will “always be blue at heart”.
      Posting on Instagram, the Chelsea right-back said: “Ma brother man. Where do I start?
      “I’ve know you since 6 years old, we grew together and took similar paths in breaking into the first team. Something that seemed virtually impossible. I’m proud to say I done it alongside you.
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      The pair have known each other for nearly 20 yearsCredit: Getty
      “I’ve seen you as a little boy and watched you grow into the man and player you are today, you’ve done yourself and your family proud.
      “We’ve had some of the best days of our career together that’ll stick with me forever.

      “It’s sad to say goodbye. I wish you nothing but happiness, good health and the best of luck on your new adventure!
      “You’ll always be blue at heart! 💙.”
      James and Mount won the Champions League as part of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side two years ago.
      But they now go their separate ways at club level as Mount links up with Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
      Speaking about making the switch, Mount said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.
      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
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      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it. I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
      Mount and James won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021Credit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans go wild for cheeky dig at Chelsea as Red Devils announce £60m Mason Mount transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans went wild for a cheeky dig at Chelsea after the signing of Mason Mount was confirmed. The boyhood Blue has finally completed his move to Manchester in a deal worth £60million.
      Mason Mount seen in Manchester United colours for the first timeCredit: Getty
      United confirmed the news and released pictures of Mount in red for the first time.
      And in one post, they appeared to aim a little swipe at Chelsea with the caption: “Red is the colour.”
      Fans are convinced it was a nod to Chelsea’s popular “Blue is the colour” chant which is often sang around Stamford Bridge.
      One said: “United taking their best player and then trolling them. Top banter haha.”
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      Another agreed: “Football is the game … top s***housery that is.”
      One added: “Mason is the name!”
      Another commented: “Christ. Going in for the kill on Chelsea there.”
      Mount leaves Chelsea after 18 years with the club, graduating from their academy and breaking into the first team in 2019.
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      The 24-year-old leaves with a Champions League winners medal to his name and opened up on the tough call to leave the club.
      He said: “It’s never easy leaving the club where you grew up, but Manchester United will provide an exciting new challenge for the next phase of my career.

      “Having competed against them, I know just how strong a squad it is that I’m joining, and I can’t wait to be part of this group’s drive to win major trophies.
      “Everyone can see that the club has made big steps forward under Erik ten Hag.
      “Having met with the manager and discussed his plans, I couldn’t be more excited for the seasons ahead, and am ready for the hard work expected here.
      “I am hugely ambitious; I know how amazing it feels to win major trophies and what it takes to do it.
      “I will be giving everything to experience that again at Manchester United.”
      Mason Mount leaves Chelsea as a Champions League winnerCredit: Reuters
      Mason Mount confirming his move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More

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      Most embarrassing transfers of all time ranked as FOUR Man Utd stars make top ten

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      WITH the summer transfer window in full swing, it is safe to say clubs have already made some big-money moves.Real Madrid have splashed the cash to bring Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham to the Bernabeu in a £115million deal.
      Harry Maguire has struggled since switching from Leicester to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Andy Carroll flopped at Liverpool after signing for huge money from NewcastleCredit: PA:Press Association
      Kai Havertz has moved across London in a £65m switch, leaving Chelsea for Arsenal.
      Liverpool have invested £60m to bring RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to Anfield, while Newcastle have spent £55m on AC Milan man Sandro Tonali.
      But will any of them end up major flops? Well, CopyBet have created a quiz about the worst transfers of all-time following a poll carried out on 2,000 football fans – and it includes FOUR Manchester United deals.
      So here is how the top 10 looks ahead of the 2023/24 season.
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      Harry Maguire’s switch from Leicester to Man Utd in 2019 for £80m was voted the most humiliating.
      Paul Pogba’s return to Man Utd from Juventus for £89.3m in 2016 came second, with Liverpool’s signing of Andy Carroll from Newcastle in 2011 for £35m in third.

      Other notable disaster moves include Ali Dia who joined Southampton in 1996 after someone claiming to be former World Player of the Year, George Weah, convinced manager Graeme Souness to sign him.
      Eden Hazard’s £150m move to Real Madrid in 2019 and Chelsea’s £15m signing of Adrian Mutu in 2003 – who was later sacked due to a failed drug test – also made the list.
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      Fernando Torres’ move to Chelsea, Angel di Maria’s switch to Man Utd, and Joey Barton’s transfer to Rangers propped up the top 10.
      Football fans also voted for the most successful transfers – with Erling Haaland’s £51.2m move to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund deemed the best.
      Others include Thierry Henry (Juventus to Arsenal for £14.5m in 1999), Mo Salah (Roma to Liverpool for £34m in 2017) and Diego Maradona (Barcelona to Napoli for £7m in 1984).
      Out of the 20 Premier League clubs, those polled believe Chelsea tend to make the worst signings, while Man City tend to get it right.
      North of the border, Celtic are considered to make the best signings in the Scottish top flight, while Rangers tend to make the worst ones.
      With the summer transfer window open, the study carried out through OnePoll, found Harry Kane is the player fans want to move this summer – more than any other.
      As many as 32 per cent think he should leave Tottenham, while 28 per believe Maguire should quit Old Trafford.
      Of those who support a Premier League side, 71 per cent believe their team needs to invest in more players in the window – to the tune of £91m on average.
      And they believe a centre forward (37 per cent) should be a priority, followed by an attacking midfielder (33 per cent), and a central defender (29 per cent).
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      It also emerged 83 per cent of everyone polled are of the opinion the amount of money being spent on football players has gotten out of hand.
      While 76 per cent think the FA should do more to regulate spending in the transfer market. More