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Mount told 'that's how you do it' as Azpilicueta leaves Chelsea with six minutes of tears

Chelsea fans have pointed out the difference between Mason Mount's farewell video after joining rivals Man Utd to the one recorded by veteran captain Cesar Azpilicueta

Cesar Azpilicueta cried through his Chelsea farewell
Cesar Azpilicueta cried through his Chelsea farewell(Image: Chelsea)

Mason Mount has been told “that’s how you do it” by Chelsea fans after long-time captain Cesar Azpilicueta’s tearful goodbye.

Mount, 24, joined Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester United this week in a £60million deal. His departure split opinion among the Blues faithful, with many sad to see an academy graduate turned Champions League winner leave so early in his career.


Others were left fuming at his decision to move to a direct rival, as well as his rather hollow goodbye video, which eagle-eyed fans noticed had been in the drafts weeks before his transfer was confirmed.


And now Chelsea supporters have slammed Mount once again after defender Azpilicueta released a contrastingly heartfelt farewell video on social media.

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The Spaniard, who spent 11 years at Stamford Bridge and won every honour possible in west London, spent six minutes summing up his time and showing gratitude.

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He cried his way through the video, saying: "It is difficult to express with words what I feel. It has been incredible and just thank you, to everyone. This is my home and I hope to see everybody back here one day."

The 33-year-old was met with countless adoring tweets in the replies, with several messages also taking aim at his former teammate.

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Tears rolled down the Spaniard's face
Tears rolled down the Spaniard's face
The Chelsea skipper won the whole lot at Stamford Bridge
The Chelsea skipper won the whole lot at Stamford Bridge(Image: GETTY)

One Twitter user wrote: “Now this is a farewell. Proper Chels. Hero,” while another tweeted: “That’s how you do it Mount.”


A third added: “Mason Mount take note!” while another commented: “Better than what Mount tried to send to Chelsea fans as a goodbye.”

And a fifth tweeted: “That’s how u say goodbye and he wasn’t even born and raised Chelsea. mickey mouse had a video filmed for over a month and showed no emotion.”

Mason Mount's video message to Chelsea fans did not go down well
Mason Mount's video message to Chelsea fans did not go down well(Image: Instagram @masonmount)

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Azpilicueta had a year left on his Chelsea contract but will now leave on a free transfer, with the final 12 months written off as a goodwill gesture by the club.

The official Chelsea account tweeted: "We are bidding an emotional farewell to a Chelsea great. Thank you for everything."

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The legendary right-back and centre-back is expected to return to his homeland by joining Atletico Madrid, having snubbed Italian side AC Milan.

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