Manchester United announce that Juan Mata has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2021, with the option to extend for a further year.
During his time at United, Mata has won an Emirates FA Cup, a League Cup, the UEFA Europa League and FA Community Shield.
The midfielder has been capped by Spain on 41 occasions and was a member of the squad that won the 2010 World Cup, as well as the 2012 European Championship.
Juan Mata said: “It is a real honour to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans. I have been at Manchester United for five years and I am proud to call Old Trafford my home.
“I am looking forward to working with Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] and his fantastic coaching staff; the vision that they have for the club is truly exciting and I am so happy that I will be a part of that.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “Juan is the ultimate professional and one of the most intelligent players I have worked with. He is a great example to our younger players in his approach. He understands what it means to be a Manchester United player and has embraced everything about this great club.
“As well as everything he brings on the pitch, we have some fantastic young players here and I know that Juan’s vast experience will help them to reach their potential over the coming seasons. I am delighted that he has signed a new contract, as I know that his talent and mentality will be invaluable to the squad.”
tosser
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Who is to be blamed for our transfer situation- A) Ed Woodward, B) United's Scouts, C) Ole's experience/CV in attracting top talents
Warrior_07
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Finally we united fans get a good news . Many may not like it , but mata is needed , real bad. Don’t blame him for last season struggles. He played well all the matches he was given chance . He played like a united player , running and working unlike certain players who are walking half the time on the pitch
Vidinos
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He is weak
bluesgay
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Ed Woodward when negotiating
lented
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Breaking news: Man united extend the contract of old men...and Man city buy young men to live old there[Crylaugh]
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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United fans hate on this guy but hes saved them numerous times and like Coutinho at Barca, he has been played out of position since joining United. Can anyone explain to me how guys like Lukaku (scoring 20+ a season) and Mata (at one point getting 40 goal contributions in a single season), Sanchez (20 goals a season) and Matic (one of the best DMs in the league) suddenly went to United and flopped? perhaps it isnt the players that's the problem but rather the club?
Tuesdayman
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I can confirm that we are a finished club
Fipcdemnoy
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it's true we need young quality players but we also need someone of Mata's class to help these young guys so they don't become like Pogba and finished my beloved MUFC. congrats Jaun as I believe that you deserve your contract and I'm looking forward to seeing you finding those pocket passes and providing those top freekicks that always ends up in the back of the opposition net either to give us a lead or win us a game, congrats bro. We have to have experience with our youth and there couldn't be a better choice to serve as the youth guidance ambassador