Juan Mata seems to be on his way out of Manchester United after spending two decent seasons at Old Trafford. Borussia Dortmund attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan is heading to the club, paving the way for Mata’s unceremonious departure.
Jose Mourinho has taken a little time to make his mark at Old Trafford. After snapping up Eric Bailly, the Portuguese coach set his sights and roped in world-class players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. However, a fan favourite at Old Trafford – Juan Mata – seems to be on his way out of the club, as Mourinho is not known to be a fan of the Spaniard. Premier League side Everton are tipped to be Mata’s next destination.
Here’s how Twitter looks into the probable transfer:
If mata leaves I will shed a tear, he may not have been the guy we expected but what a lovely man. But Jose wants hard working winners.
— Dan (@DanIsARed) July 3, 2016
People need to realise that Mkhitaryan is Mata’s replacement. We are not getting Draxler as well. We won’t even bid for him.
— Mark (@Mark_Champ20ns) July 3, 2016
Not suggesting Mata is good enough or should stay, but there are literally 15 worse players in the squad that have contributed far less.
— Mike (@MikeLUHG) July 3, 2016
If Juan Mata goes to Everton, I’ll be extremely disappointed
— Ben Mitchell (@WeeeBen) July 3, 2016
You cannot sell #Mata and not get another creative minded player with goal scoring potential. It won’t make sense
— Disunomics (@DISUNOMICS) July 3, 2016
I really don’t want us to sell #Mata. I want a squad full of quality. Unless he wants to go we should keep him
— Disunomics (@DISUNOMICS) July 3, 2016
I know Mata will leave either way but I would’ve preferred him to go to la liga
— Shabaz (@SimpIyMorgan) July 3, 2016
The idea of Mata leaving makes me sad, but as a footballing decision it makes a lot of sense. Lovely footballer, too inconsistent & slow.
— Richard Cann (@RichardCann76) July 3, 2016
“Jose coming in has brought back the winning mentality” “NOOO DON’T SELL MATA HE’S SUCH A NICE GUY AND HE WRITES BLOGS NOO!!!”
— M (@Schneiderlinho) July 3, 2016
Have heard Mata is in.. Not believing it until I see him sat next to contract nonce, with a pen in his hand looking nervous.
— Chris Butler® (@cb_bsfc) July 3, 2016
Wonder if Mata went to Everton would it be part of a Stones deal? Just speculating!
— Charley Farley (@jonmikesav8) July 3, 2016
Mata’s gonna be like that one ex from high school you never really ever truly get over, even when you’re married
— Rahim (@RahimH94) July 3, 2016
I miss Mata already and he hasent even gone yet
— Matthew (@Whalley_) July 3, 2016
Mata beng dumped by Jose again? One of our best players last couple of seasons, ridiculous.
— Adam Symes (@Symesy92) July 3, 2016
Sell Mata but replace him with mhiktaryian. Take that everyday of the week. Pace, tracks back, more goals, more assists #NoBrainer
— Georgieboy (@geo1680) July 3, 2016
Mourinho when Mata turns up to training https://t.co/JRcJFVhjeo
— Daniel MUFC (@DanielB1197) July 3, 2016