Mata pens new deal at Man United

It was a well known secret that Manchester United and Juan Mata were close to reach an agreement for the Spaniard to stay at the club, but it did not become official until this Wednesday. 

“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" said Juan Mata after signing a new deal.

Solskjaer also spoke about Mata: "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," concluded the United boss. 

Juan Mata joined Manchester United in January 2014. Since then, he has made 218 appearances and scored 45 goals as well as giving 31 assists. 

 

June 19, 2019