Chelsea Stars React to Mason Mount’s Stamford Bridge Exit Announcement

• Chelsea stars have been left heartbroken after Mason Mount announced he will be leaving the club this summer
• The midfielder made public the announcement amid speculation he is set to join Manchester United
• Reece James, Thiago Silva, and Ben Chiwell all took some time to comment on Mount's update

A number of Chelsea stars have reacted to Mason Mount's announcement that he will be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer.

The England international is all but set to join Blues' rivals Manchester United in a sensational transfer move.

According to Sky Sports, United have agreed on a £60million deal with Chelsea to sign Mount, who is expected to pen a five-year contract at Old Trafford.

The publication adds that contracts are being finalised ahead of a formal announcement in the coming hours.

Mount has since confirmed his imminent departure, with the 24-year-old making the announcement via an emotional video on Tuesday evening.

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“Given the speculation over the last six months, this may not come as a surprise to you, but it doesn’t make it any easier to tell you I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea. I feel you deserve more than just a written statement,” he said.

Chelsea stars react to Mount announcement

Mount, who made the announcement on his Instagram, prompted reactions from his Chelsea teammates, who took some time to respond.

Ben Chilwell, Reece James, and Thiago Silva were among the Blues stars who commented on the midfielder's update.

The trio posted crying emojis in response to the video, a sign they will miss the Englishman in the dressing room.

Meanwhile, Luke Shaw also reacted to the post, with the Man United left-back commenting:

"My brother ❤️."

Thiago Silva’s emotional reaction

Sports Brief reported that Thiago Silva gave an emotional reaction when the news broke that Mount will not be continuing at the club next season.

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The Brazilian veteran defender dropped two teary emoji on the news on Instagram, showing how much the 24-year-old is loved by his teammates.

Silva could also leave Chelsea in a year's time. He has one year left on his contract and is reportedly interested in a return to Brazil with former club Fluminese.