Manchester United have confirmed that Juan Mata will leave the club this summer, as the Spaniard’s contract expired after eight years and more than 250 games for the Red Devils
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Ander Herrera sent a touching message to Juan Mata after the latter announced that he would leave Manchester United.
Mata became the third Red Devil to leave Old Trafford officially confirmed this week. after similar updates for Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard. The cultural Spanish midfielder spent eight years at Old Trafford after signing with Chelsea in January 2014.
During this time, the 34-year-old played under three permanent coaches at United and left after participating in 285 games and winning three major awards, including the club’s newest – the Europa League in 2017. After spending last season as a peripheral member of the team was a little surprised when the news came that he would not renew his contract – despite planned talks with new boss Eric ten Haag.
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Although his time coincided with United’s fruitless years, Mata will be fondly remembered by both fans and players, with Herrera paying special tribute to his compatriot and close friend. Herrera, Mata and his Spaniard David de Gea built a close relationship during their time together, earning the trio the nickname The Three Amigo.
The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder wrote on social media: “You told me I would never regret signing with United, and you were right. We’ve had five amazing years together and now you’re leaving as a legend. After all, we have a representation of the three amigos @d_degeaofficial I love you both. ”
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Ander Herrera paid tribute to his old Man United teammate Juan Mata
Herrera arrived at Old Trafford just months after his close friend and won a similar cult status for all his performances. He was allowed to leave in the summer of 2019, but spoke with brilliant words not only about the club, but also about former CEO Ed Woodward, with whom he eventually failed to reach an agreement.
“It was my intention not to leave the club and I was happy there – as happy as I am here now,” Herrera said. Telegraph in 2020 “It was no secret. I negotiated for more than a year, but I expected more from the board after my third season at the club, when I was player of the year.
“They didn’t come to me this summer, they didn’t even call me. And it was very painful for me, because I had the feeling that I was giving everything.
Herrera left Man United on good terms in 2019 when he joined PSG
“When I say I have great respect for Ed Woodward, great respect for the board. They have always treated me fantastically. “I know they want the best for Manchester United, but in football, in life and in every company in the world, sometimes you don’t think the same way and I respect that.
He added: “If I see Ed, I’ll hug him. We just had different opinions about Manchester United and what I thought the club should have done. I want to make sure that everyone understands that there is nothing personal. This is life. But it’s true – after the third season, when I was the player of the year, when I had the respect and love of the fans, I didn’t feel that love from the club. “
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