Juan Mata looks set to leave Manchester United having gone down the pecking order at the club, the Spanish midfielder could leave the club and return to his former club Valencia next summer, where he could be a regular starter.
The midfielder spent 4 seasons at Valencia before securing a move to Chelsea on 24 August 2011.
Mata scored 33 goals and provided 58 assists in 135 appearances over two-and-a-half seasons with Chelsea, also won the club’s Player of the year twice.
On 24 January 2014, Chelsea then coach Jose Mourinho said the club had accepted a transfer offer from Manchester United and allowed Mata to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical, after the player said he was really happy to go. Manchester United confirmed later in the day that a transfer fee had been agreed, but that the deal was still contingent on Mata agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. The transfer was completed the following day, with Manchester United paying Chelsea a then club record fee of £37.1 million, with Mata signing a contract until the summer of 2018.
Last season, Juan Mata spent more time sitting on bench than on the pitch.
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The Spaniard has 12 months left on his existing deal with Manchester United, but there are no talks yet to extend it.
The Spaniard looks set to be a key player under Jose Mourinho this season and played the full 90 minutes of United’s 2-1 win over Leicester in their opening Premier League game on Friday night.
There have been reports suggesting that the player was happy with life at Old Trafford even though the Red Devils are yet to exercise the option to extend his stay.
The Sun UK reports that Valencia are eager to pave the way for his return as long as he is available on a free transfer.
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The newspaper quoted a source at Manchester United as saying, “It is well known Juan is wanted by Valencia. There is a strong connection between the two.
“His deal is up next summer and it looks likely he will leave unless something changes soon.
“We know Juan’s motives are not related to money and there’s a very strong emotional attachment to take into account”.
Meanwhile, Manchester United new signing Fred also poses a big threat for Juan Mata. Thus, the Spaniard has to up his game if he wants a contract extension at the club.
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