Juan Mata finalising free transfer move to Galatasaray after leaving Man United this summer… after the Turkish giants announce Mauro Icardi’s loan deal from PSG
- Juan Mata has reportedly agreed to sign for Galatasaray on a free transfer
- The Spaniard called an end to his eight-year spell at Manchester United in June
- Galatasaray are close to announcing the loan signing of Mauro Icardi from PSG
- The Argentine touched down in Istanbul on Wednesday to finalise the loan deal
Juan Mata is discussing the final details of a move to Galatasaray after reportedly agreeing personal terms.
The 34-year old is a free agent after leaving Manchester United in the summer when his contract expired, following an eight-year spell at Old Trafford.
Mata featured in 285 matches during his time at Old Trafford, scoring 51 and assisting 47 under managers David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick and Ralf Rangnick.
Juan Mata is ‘set to sign for Galatasaray on a free transfer having agreed terms with the club’
The midfielder called an end to his Manchester United career in June after an eight-year spell
During his time with the Red Devils, the 2010 World Cup winner also claimed an FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League trophy.
Mata has been weighing up a number of different offers including ones from the Premier League, Spain and the MLS.
The Spanish attacking midfielder has always expressed a desire to experience a different culture with his next career move and is ready to try life in Turkey with Galatasaray.
Gala finished 13th last season, marking the club’s lowest league finish since the introduction of the Super Lig in 1959.
Mauro Icardi was in Istanbul on Wednesday completing his loan move to Galatasaray from PSG
And determined to rekindle former glories, the board have made a handful of high-profile signings this summer in a bid to rectify the team’s poor top flight performance last campaign.
They signed Mauro Icardi on loan from Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday and expect Mata to follow on a one-year deal later on Thursday.
Galatasaray have already signed Belgium star Dries Mertens, former Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira and Lyon right-back Leo Dubois, amongst other top…