Mason Mount has revealed it was made clear to him several months ago that he did not have a future at Chelsea.
The England international completed a £55m plus add-ons move to Manchester United on Wednesday, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal.
The 24-year-old had been an integral cog at Stamford Bridge over the past few seasons, but struggled for consistency last term during what was a forgettable campaign for the Blues.
And in his first interview since completing his move to Old Trafford, Mount revealed he was left under no illusions that his future lay away from west London.