Juan Mata: signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United

Juan Mata: signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United

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The World Cup winner’s influence on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s young, improving squad is invaluable and the manager continues to be a huge supporter of the fleet-footed Spaniard,” Manchester United said in a statement about Juan Mata after announcing the midfielder had signed a new deal

Friday 2 July 2021 12:43, UK

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  • Juan Mata has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United.

Mata, who was signed from Chelsea in 2014, has made 273 appearances for United, scoring 51 goals and registering 47 assists.Recommended byCanada is looking for new immigrants from Nigeria!Become A Canadian

The 33-year-old featured only 18 times for United last season, but despite his diminishing role on the field, Mata’s influence in a young dressing room at Old Trafford is highly valued by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

A club statement read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce Juan Mata has agreed a one-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until June 2022.

“The World Cup winner’s influence on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s young, improving squad is invaluable and the manager continues to be a huge supporter of the fleet-footed Spaniard.”

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