Manchester United have confirmed that Juan Mata will leave the club this summer, with the end of the Spaniard’s contract after eight years and more than 250 games with the Red Devils.
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Ander Herrera has sent an emotional message to Juan Mata after he announced that he would be leaving Manchester United.
Mata became the third Red Devil to officially confirm his departure from Old Trafford this week. after similar updates on Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard. The cult Spanish midfielder spent eight years at Old Trafford, having signed for Chelsea in January 2014.
During that time, the 34-year-old played with three permanent coaches at United and left after making 285 appearances and winning three major honors, including the club’s most recent: the Europa League in 2017. After After last season as a peripheral member of the team, he was not surprised when news broke that he would not renew his contract, despite planned talks with new boss Erik ten Hag.
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Although his time coincided with United’s barren years, Mata will be fondly remembered by both fans and players, with Herrera paying special tribute to his compatriot and close friend. Hererra, Mata and her compatriot David de Gea established a close bond during their stay together, and the trio earned the nickname Three Friends.
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder posted on social media: “You told me I would never regret joining United, and you were right. We had an amazing five years together and now you’re like a legend. “We still have representation from the three friends @d_degeaofficial. I love you both.”
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Ander Herrera paid tribute to his former Man Utd teammate Juan Mata
Herrera arrived at Old Trafford a few months after his close friend and gained similar cult status for his all-action performances. He was allowed to leave in the summer of 2019, but has spoken in brilliant terms not only about the club, but about former CEO Ed Woodward, with whom he ultimately failed to reach an agreement.
“My intention was not to leave the club and I was happy there, as happy as I am here now,” Herrera said. the Telegraph in 2020. “It was no secret. I was negotiating for over a year but I was expecting more from the board after my third season at the club when I was player of the year.
“They didn’t come to me that summer, they didn’t even call me. And that was very painful for me because I had the feeling that I was giving it my all.
Herrera left Man Utd on good terms in 2019, when he joined PSG
“By saying I have a lot of respect for Ed Woodward, a lot of respect for the board. I’ve always been treated fantastically.” I know they want the best for Manchester United, but in football, in life and all companies in the world. sometimes you don’t think the same and I respect that.
He added: “If I see Ed, I’ll give him a hug. We just had different opinions about Manchester United and what I think the club should have done. I want to make sure everyone understands that there is nothing “That’s life. But it’s true: after the third season when I was player of the year, when I had the respect and love of the fans, I didn’t feel that love of the club.”
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