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Juan Mata completes Galatasaray switch

Turkish soccer powerhouse Galatasaray said the club have signed former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata on a two-year contract for €1.9 million.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Juan Mata is bidding farewell to Manchester United

Fans' favourite Mata to make Manchester United exit

Long-serving Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is leaving the club at the end of his contract this summer.

Soccer • 02 Jun 22

Juan Mata of Manchester United and manager Ralf Rangnick

Rangnick believes Brentford win was United's best

Ralf Rangnick was frustrated that Manchester United saved one of their best performances until his final match in the Old Trafford dugout as Cristiano Ronaldo shone once again in the win against Brentford.

Soccer • 03 May 22

Mata signs one-year extension with United

Juan Mata has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester United, the club have announced.

Soccer • 02 Jul 21

Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire and Juan Mata look dejected after losing at Vicarage Road back in December.

Mata urges Man United to avenge defeat against Watford

Juan Mata is determined to make amends for Manchester United's most chastening loss of the season when Watford arrive at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Soccer • 22 Feb 20

Juan Mata is eager to see Paul Pogba stay at Old Trafford

Mata insists that Pogba must stay at United

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is a positive influence in the dressing room and must extend his stay at the club to help bring trophies back to Old Trafford, team mate Juan Mata said.

Soccer • 22 Jul 19

Juan Mata: 'It is a real honour to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans'

Mata with United for long haul after penning fresh deal

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has signed a new two-year contract, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 19 Jun 19

Talks on a new deal have apparently gone well between both parties

Juan Mata set to extend his United tenure

Juan Mata's current deal at United expires at the end of June but negotiations over a new deal have been positive.

Soccer • 18 Jun 19

Man Utd's disappointing season 'very painful' for Mata

Juan Mata revealed "the feeling in the end is very bitter" after Manchester United brought the curtain down on a disheartening season with a 2-0 defeat to relegated Cardiff.

Soccer • 13 May 19

Mourinho substituted Eric Bailly after 19 minutes

Mourinho should stay, but he needs to adapt, says Ince

Paul Ince wants Jose Mourinho to stay at Manchester United and hopes Saturday's 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle could prove a turning point.

Soccer • 07 Oct 18

Manchester United face Sevilla in the Champions League this week

Win over Liverpool crucial for confidence - Matic

Nemanja Matic believes victory against bitter rivals Liverpool is a timely boost ahead of Manchester United's biggest game of the season against Sevilla.

Soccer • 11 Mar 18

Olivier Giroud looks set to leave Arsenal on the final day of the transfer window

Wenger tribute to Giroud, Chelsea land Palmieri

Arsene Wenger essentially confirmed that France striker Olivier Giroud would leave the north London club during the transfer window, which closes on Wednesday.

Soccer • 30 Jan 18

Mourinho has seen his team concede crucial late goals in the last two games

Jose not laughing as 'joke chances' go begging

Jose Mourinho left to rue "childish losses of possession" and "joke chances" missed as his Manchester United threw away a 2-1 lead against 10-man Leicester City.

Soccer • 02 Jan 18

Marouane Fellaini (R) was on song at Old Trafford

Fellaini keeps Man United juggernaut moving smoothly

Marouane Fellaini's first Manchester United brace helped Jose Mourinho's men to another comprehensive victory, leaving Crystal Palace reeling from a seventh straight Premier League defeat without so much as a goal.

Soccer • 30 Sep 17

Anthony Martial scored as United strolled to victory over Burton

Football could be better without League Cup: Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes English football could survive without the League Cup - and may even be better off without it.

Soccer • 21 Sep 17

De Gea is reportedly wanted by Real Madrid again this summer

Mata hopeful United can retain in-demand De Gea

Juan Mata sees no reason for Real Madrid target David De Gea to leave Manchester United anytime soon.

Soccer • 13 May 17

Juan Mata is congratulated after a recent goal against FK Rostov

Injured Mata calls for home improvement at United

Manchester United have won just six times at home in the Premier League this season and midfielder Juan Mata says they must start converting draws into victories at Old Trafford if they are to finish in the top four.

Soccer • 11 Apr 17

Juan Mata: 'He is a strong man with experience'

Man United trigger Fellaini extension clause

Manchester United have triggered a one-year extension clause on Marouane Fellaini's contract, while Juan Mata predicted a positive future for the Belgian.

Soccer • 12 Jan 17

Mata takes on Chelsea defender Gary Cahill at Stamford Bridge

Mata calls on United to show mental strength

Juan Mata says Manchester United need to stay strong if they are to bounce back from the Chelsea humiliation and win Wednesday's derby against Manchester City.

Soccer • 24 Oct 16

Manchester United's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata (C) celebrates after scoring against Leicester City

Mourinho insists Mata's face fits at United

Juan Mata looks set to play a key role at Manchester United this season, with Jose Mourinho describing Old Trafford as a natural habitat for the playmaker.

Soccer • 29 Sep 16

Mourinho sold Mata while in charge of Chelsea and the Spaniard has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford

Mourinho urges Juan Mata to 'fight for place'

There is space for Juan Mata at Manchester United but the midfielder must fight to break into the first team, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Soccer • 22 Jul 16

The fixture at Old Trafford has been rearranged after the fake bomb scare

Mata: Bomb scare left us 'absolutely shocked'

Manchester United's Juan Mata has written about the shock he and fellow players experienced as Sunday's clash with Bournemouth was abandoned over security concerns.

Soccer • 16 May 16

Ibrahimovic has won trophies with Ajax, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Barcelona and PSG

Mata would welcome Zlatan at Manchester United

Juan Mata would welcome the prospect of Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining him at Manchester United.

Soccer • 23 Mar 16

Juan Mata: 'We can still finish the season fighting for trophies and qualifying to be in Europe the next year.'

Juan Mata confident United will turn the corner

Manchester United forward Juan Mata admits the club are going through "complicated moments" which will only be solved by wins - starting with tonight's potential banana skin at League One side Shrewsbury Town.

Soccer • 22 Feb 16

Juan Mata has called for United to bounce back from their home defeat to Southampton

Juan Mata desperate for Man United response

Juan Mata wants Manchester United to bounce back from their defeat to Southampton by embarking upon another long unbeaten run.

Soccer • 12 Jan 15