"The present is not there" - Mason Mount picks the worst time to start contract negotiations
It's always worthwhile to pay attention to Frank Lebouef when discussing Chelsea issues, and it's also worthwhile to watch his cool-headed take on the Mason Mount contract dispute.
The former defender was extremely clear that he wanted Mount to join the team, but he also considered the club's perspective.
They are aware of his prior success, but after a season in which both he and the team's performances declined, they claim that "the present is not there."
It appears that Mount simply picked a bad time for contract negotiations, as he appeared to have reached the peak of his worth to the team a year ago.
Their conversation is captured in the video
