Mason Mount, an English midfielder, bid adieu to Chelsea supporters in a video shared on social media on Tuesday as he announced his departure from the team ahead of a potential transfer to Premier League rivals Manchester United.

The Athletic claimed on Thursday that United and Mount have agreed to terms for a five-year contract for £55 million plus an additional £5 million.

“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 that I’ve made the decision to leave Chelsea,” the player said in a video posted to Instagram.

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“I feel you deserve more than just a written statement. So I wanted to tell you directly how grateful I’ve been for all of your support over the last 18 years.

“I know some of you won’t be happy with my decision, but it’s what is right for me at this moment in my career.”

The 24-year-old made his Chelsea debut in 2017, and in 195 games across all leagues and tournaments since then, he has tallied 33 goals and 37 assists.

“I joined Chelsea when I was six years old and we’ve been through a lot together,” Mount said.

“Winning the Youth Cup, my player of the year awards, the Super Cup, the Club World Cup, and, of course, the unforgettable night where we won the Champions League.

“I want to say thank you to the academy for being so influential to me from a young age. The managers I’ve worked under, the backroom staff, all of my teammates over the years who have become my brothers, and most importantly you guys.”

The 24-game league schedule last year saw the England international score three goals and provide two assists while being limited by a pelvic injury.