Frank Lampard admits it is a “shame’ that appears likely to leave this summer. The Athletic revealed on Wednesday that and that talks are expected to take place in due course. and are also interested in signing the 24-year-old, while incoming Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino wants him as part of his squad for next season. Mount is a product of the Chelsea academy and has made 195 appearances since his first-team debut in 2017, scoring 33 goals. Lampard, who is coming to the end of his interim second spell in charge at Stamford Bridge, admitted the situation with Mount was “difficult” and that his departure looked likely.
It’s a shame we’ve got in to this situation where it looks like it is happening maybe now.”