Manchester United Star Set to Make Big Decision on His Future Amid Barcelona Interest

Manchester United Star Set to Make Big Decision on His Future Amid Barcelona Interest

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:58 PM
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  • Juan Mata is now on the verge of signing new contract at Manchester United as the club's chiefs want him to stay
  • Barcelona and other clubs in Europe are said to be interested in signing Mata whose contract at Old Trafford will expire in June
  • So far this season, Juan Mata is yet to play a single minute of Premier League football under Ralf Rangnick

Juan Mata who is a Spanish professional footballer has reportedly been having discussions with Manchester United chiefs over his future as the club's eggheads want him to stay.

His current contract with Manchester United will expire in June and the former Chelsea star has been linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona.

Barcelona have been impressive since Xavi took over coaching jobs at the Camp Nou, and he is said to bee looking out at some players to bolster his squad for next season.

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Manchester United star Juan Mata in action. Photo by MB Media
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According to the report on Daily Star and Express UK, Manchester United chiefs are aware that Juan Mata is wanted elsewhere, but they are ready to convince him to sign new contract.

When did Juan Mata join Manchester United?

After spending three years at Chelsea, Juan Mata completed a move to Manchester United in 2014 and the Spaniard has so far made 189 appearances netting 34 goals for the Red Devils.

What has the Spaniard won so far at Manchester United?

Juan Mata has won the FA Cup, EFL Cup and UEFA Europa League at Manchester United which is an incredible record for the Spanish midfielder.

Ronaldo fails to pick match ball after he scored hat trick against Tottenham

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Cristiano Ronaldo left fans confused after he failed to pick the match ball after he netted a sensational hat-trick at Old Trafford to sink Tottenham Hotspur.

The returning forward was in the best form of his life against the north Londoners as he scored twice in the first half before he completed his treble with nine minutes left on the clock.

Ronaldo bagged his opener in the 12th minute with a thunderous strike before adding to his tally in the 38th minute shortly after Harry Kane had found the net from the spot.

United looked on course to drop points after Harry Maguire made it 2-2 for Spurs with an own goal, only for Ronaldo to save the day with a powerful header to earn the Red Devils the three points.

Having completed his hat-trick, it was expected the five-time Ballon d'Or winner would pick the match ball as is the tradition.

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