Man Utd CONFIRM Juan Mata free transfer exit with gushing tribute to popular Spa manchester united jersey ronaldo nish star after eight years
MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed Juan Mata's exit after eight-and-a-half years at Old Trafford.
The popular Spaniard departs the Red Devils having made 285 appearances for the club since joining from Chelsea in January 2014.
Mata, 34, follows Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard in leaving Carli Lloyd Jerseyson a free transfer.
In a tribute to the departing attacking midfielder, Man United wrote: "His team-mates and members of staff never tir manchester united jersey online ed of praising his professional attitude and positivity."
In a message posted to United's social media channels, Mata said: "From here, from the middle of thColombia National Team Jerseyse pitch at Old Trafford, at nigh man city jersey jack grealish t, I'm alone.
"Actually this feels like a dream. I wanted to say thank you very muc jadon sancho manchester united jersey h to all of you for your support over the years, and especially during the difficult times that we lived together.
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"I will never forget you, thank you veTrinidad and Tobago National Team Jerseysry much. All the best, from the bottom of my heart, and goodbye."
Team-mate Victor Lindelof said of Mata earlier this year: "As a player, the quality Juan has is amazing.
"His vision, hUSMNT Jerseysis manchester united jersey font name touch and his ability to see everything on the pitch are fantastic.
"As a person, he’s always happy and always positive. He's just a great guy."