Mount's transfer to Manchester United was confirmed on Wednesday and messages poured in from former teammates and ex-players.
One former Chelsea player & club legend who was not particularly happy about the move was Didier Drogba.
Drogba speaks on Mount's exit
The Ivorian icon uploaded the short clip to his own story alongside the caption:
"Another prince leaving the club of his life. Thank you and all the very best to you, champs," accompanied with a hashtag that read "#oneofourowncfc."
Drogba on Instagram about Mount:
— Pys (@CFCPys) July 5, 2023
"Another prince leaving the club of his life. Thank you and all the very best to you, champs, #oneofourowncfc “ pic.twitter.com/hQXULvcMVn
In April, Drogba was critical of the Todd Boehly-led board, especially brutal in his review of their performance following their elimination from the Champions League.
"I knew this club with a certain class during the Abramovich era, but today I find it lacking. It’s very hard for me to see how they got rid of certain people," Drogba said.
"They should go back to the principles and values they had.