Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is one of the most talented English midfielders of his generation. Mason Mount has been a consistent performer for the London team since he broke into their first team in 2017. He has made 112 Premier League appearances so far, registering 24 goals and 22 assists.
The Englishman helped his boyhood club win three major trophies, including a UEFA Champions League trophy. Mason Mount is a two-time Chelsea Player of the Season award winner and was also named in the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.
The 23-year-old midfielder is also a key member of the England team. He is likely to be included in the Three Lions squad for the next World Cup.
Chelsea have identified Mason Mount’s replacement
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According to TransferMarkt, Chelsea have shortlisted Lorenzo Pellegrini and Yéremy Pino as candidates to replace Mason Mount.
Mount will enter the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the current season. The Blues are in talks to extend his contract, but have not yet reached an agreement with him. They have identified Pellegrini and Pino as possible candidates to replace Monte if he does not sign a contract extension with the club.
Pellegrini is a key member of the AS Roma squad. The Italian international has made 150 league appearances for the Roma outfit so far, scoring 22 goals in the process. He won the 2020-21 AS Roma Player of the Season award and was also named UEFA Europa Conference League Player of the Season last year.
Meanwhile, Pino has established himself as one of Spain’s most talented midfielders since breaking into Villareal’s senior squad during the 2020-21 season.
He has made 87 appearances in all competitions for the Yellow Submarine so far, registering 15 goals and six assists. The 19-year-old midfielder helped the Spanish club win the UEFA Europa League in 2020-21.
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His performances at the Estadio de la Cerámica earned him a place on the Spain national team. He has represented his country six times since making his debut last season.
Whats Next?
Chelsea are currently fourth in the Premier League table, with 16 points from eight games. They will then face AC Milan in the UEFA Champions League before taking on Aston Villa in a league match on 16 October. Mount is expected to play a key role for the London outfit in both games.
Mason Mount FIFA 23 Ranking
The Chelsea midfielder is rated 81 in the new FIFA 23 game released in late September. The England international is one of the most talented midfielders of his generation and in the Premier League
