‘Wasn’t bothered about the other two, but this one hurts’: Downcast Manchester United fans are full of praise for Juan Mata as the popular Spaniard follows Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard out of Old Trafford
Juan Mata is Man United’s third high-profile departure to be confirmed this weekPaul Pogba and Jesse Lingard will also leave when their United contracts expireThe Spaniard is a fan favourite after making 285 appearances for the Red DevilsSupporters hailed the popular midfielder for his eight years of service to the club
Manchester United fans paid glowing tributes to Juan Mata after the midfielder became the latest player to be announced as leaving Old Trafford this week.
The club confirmed the 34-year-old, who signed from Chelsea for £37.1million in January 2014, will leave when his contract expires at the end of this month.
The Spaniard joins Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard on United’s list of outgoing stars as they also prepare to make an Old Trafford exit at the end of their deals this summer.
Juan Mata has become the latest player to be confirmed to be leaving by Manchester United
The Spaniard joins Jesse Lingard (left) and Paul Pogba (right) on United’s outgoing list
However, unlike Pogba and Lingard, Mata leaves the club as a fan favourite after making 285 appearances for the Red Devils.
Mata won the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League with the club but was unable to achieve his ambition of lifting the Premier League title at United.
‘Thank you for dedicating eight years of your career to United, Juan,’ United said in a statement. ‘Everyone at the club wishes you all the best for the future.’
Emotional fans joined the club in their well wishes for the player as they praised Mata for his eight years dedicated to United.
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