Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has “found in the archives” a picture of himself and Blues team-mate Mason Mount.
The pair impressed at Stamford Bridge this season, helping Frank Lampard’s side finish fourth in the Premier League.
And it seems that the two attacking midfielders had a bond from an early age, even with Pulisic being American.
Chelsea shared a photo of the two as youngsters on social media, captioning the pic: “Look what @cmpulisic found in the archives! @masonmount10.”
The two, who are joined by one other, appear to be no older than early teens with all three having wide smiles.
Christian Pulisic found this snap of himself alongside Mason Mount
A seven-year-old Christian Pulisic sitting in the press conference room at Stamford Bridge
Pulisic in the changing rooms with John Terry and Frank Lampard shirts in the background
Pulisic signed for Chelsea last January, joining up with the Blues last summer from Borussia Dortmund.
On his friends in the Chelsea dressing room, Pulisic previously said: “The whole team has come together. We have a great mix of youth and experienced players.
“The team spirit definitely doesn’t need to be questioned. It’s there.
“Me being the only American I can go with some of the French guys, some of the Brazilians. It’s nice, it’s a good mix.
“It’s been great getting to know all the guys. I am really happy with how it’s going.”
Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount starred for Chelsea this season
Though the United States international says he has gradually built up his confidence during his first season at Stamford Bridge.
He said: “It was my first big move, I really didn’t know what to expect to be honest. I went in with an open mind, there are nerves about playing.
“It is kind of just proving you can play, it is a big thing, it seems crazy but the guys are great guys; my team-mates have been great to me.
“In the first couple of days, it is normal for a new guy that it is tough, not everyone is going to be your best friend straight away. That’s okay.
Pulisic spoke about his experience at Stamford Bridge as a youngster with The Players’ Tribune
“I really felt once I was able to show myself on the field, that I could play, that’s when guys really started to say this guy is good. He can hang with us. We are going to treat him with a little more respect.
“It is true and it is true of a lot of professional environments. I am sure you have seen it, that’s how it goes.
“Confidence is a huge thing for me. Having confidence from your coach, team-mates and from everyone around you, it does help and I think that’s why I have seen a little bit of success here recently.”
