Juan Mata has agreed to sign a three-year contract extension at Manchester United to end speculation on his future, say Diario Sport.
The 31-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Chelsea in 2014, becoming a popular figure within the dressing room and the support base.
Mata's current contract at United expires at the end of June but it is understood negotiations over a new deal have gone positively.
The attack-minded midfielder has scored 45 goals in 218 appearances for United and a new contract will be a boost for a club in the midst of change.
Combative midfielder Ander Herrera and captain Antonio Valencia are leaving on free transfers, while there are questions marks over a number of other key players.
Paul Pogba is keen for a 'new challenge' and Romelu Lukaku would welcome an Old Trafford exit.
Question marks also remain over the future of Alexis Sanchez and David De Gea.
Swansea's Daniel James is the only summer arrival so far, while United are interested in Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire.
masaboot
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Mata 3 year contract? What happened to only giving one year contracts to over thirties? Even legends like Giggs and Scholes didn't get more....
SnotRocket
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🤦♂️ This is not the kind of signing we need. Mata was crap last season. He’s lost a yard of pace that he didn’t have to give in the first place and he’s only going to get worse! Don’t get me wrong, off the field he’s exactly what we want. Terrific humanitarian. But we need to be saying, “Thank you for your service. Here’s a gold watch. Have fun in America.” Instead we’re going, “Hmm. It’s easier to sign existing players than bring in new talent.” There is no thought of quality. Except that MAYBE he can get De Gea to stay, there is no benefit to retaining Mata. He’s just stealing a roster spot from Chong or Gomes.