Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata returned to his old stomping ground last night when his side faced Valencia.
The Spaniard left the La Liga club to join Chelsea over seven years ago, but he is still well liked by the team’s staff and fans:
? @JuanMata8: The Nicest Man in Football™️#MUFC #UCL pic.twitter.com/JTdy5TMcoI
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) 12 December 2018
Fans on Twitter were praising Mata for being one of the nicest players in football with many hoping that he is offered a new deal to stay at Old Trafford.
The man’s a gent does alot for people outside the game a true guy
— Daniel Jolly ⚽ (@thestig901) 12 December 2018
Give this Man a New contract, He deserves it on and off The field!!
— Davi Luz (@ddd_luz) 12 December 2018
Juan Mata should be a manager he is a great mentor , motivator and a great human
— built on love_trust (@jodrickmatflex) 12 December 2018
He’s amazing ??
— SAMANTHA (@samsbabyx) 12 December 2018
Brilliant, hope that you are awarded a new contract alway gives 100% for the team a great ambassador for the Reds.
— Michael O’Carroll (@MichaelOCarro11) 13 December 2018
What a great player
— Roze Gabiz (@GabizRoze) 13 December 2018
What a legend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OezhTFrlSv
— Matt Neal (@Matty_Neal) 12 December 2018
Gentleman.
— Roger Bescoby (@RogerBescoby) 12 December 2018
Nicest man in the world
— Ben (@benthomasH34) 12 December 2018
The 30-year-old’s contract expires in the summer, and reports have suggested that United have entered negotiations over extending his time at the club.
When asked about his current situation before last night’s game, Mata revealed that he is content to stay in Manchester, although he didn’t say whether he is any closer to signing a contract extension:
“In terms of the club, all I can say is that I’m happy in Manchester and in England. I’ve been in England for some years now and I’m very happy to be in this incredible club so let’s see what happens but at the moment I’m very happy.”
Much may depend on the Spaniard’s playing time between now and the end of the season. The playmaker has made 17 appearances in all competitions this campaign but has started just nine times.
