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Manchester United will pay Chelsea £3.5 million from their £5.5 million Europa League final earnings due to a contractual clause linked to Mason Mount’s appearance in the European final.
Manchester United’s Europa League heartbreak against Tottenham has been compounded by a financial blow, as the Red Devils are set to pay Chelsea £3.5 million from their final payday due to a clause in Mason Mount’s transfer deal.
Despite earning approximately £5.5 million for reaching and playing in the Europa League final in Bilbao, Manchester United will have to hand over a significant portion directly to Chelsea per this post on X.
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This is because Mount’s transfer contract includes a European final appearance clause that triggers a payment to his former club.
Mount, who joined United from Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth an initial £55 million plus £5 million in performance-related add-ons, has a unique clause in his contract that requires United to pay Chelsea additional fees when certain milestones, such as appearances in European finals, are reached.
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The England international moved to Old Trafford after a drawn-out negotiation, with Chelsea initially demanding up to £70 million.
The final agreement was around £60 million, including add-ons tied to Mount’s success at United, such as trophies and appearances.
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Mount’s contract reportedly also includes further clauses that could see Chelsea earn an extra £1 million each time United win the Premier League, provided Mount plays in at least 70% of the games during that campaign.
This financial obligation adds to the woes of a club already struggling on and off the pitch.
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United’s Europa League final defeat not only denied them a major trophy and Champions League qualification but also means a large chunk of their prize money will be siphoned off to Chelsea.
What does this mean for United?
While the loss on the field was painful, the financial hit from the Mount deal is a further setback for United’s rebuilding efforts under Ruben Amorim.
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The club must now navigate a challenging summer transfer window and work to restore confidence among fans and players.
For Chelsea, the clause represents a smart piece of business, ensuring they benefit from Mount’s success even after his departure.
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