Tag: Juan Mata

  • Man United midfielder said ‘no’ to Barcelona move

    Man United midfielder said ‘no’ to Barcelona move

    Football Express News understands that Juan Mata rejected a summer switch from Manchester United to Barcelona. The Spanish midfielder joined United in January 2014 but has failed to live up to the expectations on his shoulders which came following consistent performances for Valencia, Chelsea and the Spanish national side over recent years. Reports linking Mata…

  • Madrid eye struggling Man United midfielder

    Madrid eye struggling Man United midfielder

    La Liga champions Atletico Madrid are weighing up a January move for Juan Mata from Manchester United, according to reports in Mundo Deportivo. The 26-year-old only moved to Old Trafford in January but after seeing his side go through a transformation under new Manager Louis Van Gaal, the playmaker may see his future elsewhere. Following…

  • Mourinho blasts rival clubs for upsetting balance of FFP

    Mourinho blasts rival clubs for upsetting balance of FFP

      Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has blasted rival mega-money clubs for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations by overspending on big-name players, saying they have an unfair advantage and do not view the rules as much of a deterrent. The Blues chief believes he has completed his deals this year in order to fall in line…

  • Scholes: United chief has worked out the system

    Scholes: United chief has worked out the system

      Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes new coach Louis van Gaal has solved the Red Devils’ winning equation already and that is to play a 3-4-3 with Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata powering the frontline. A promising start to van Gaal’s leadership at Man United has seen the dominant Dutchman win…

  • United legend: Moyes left the Red Devils broken

    United legend: Moyes left the Red Devils broken

      Manchester United’s Paul Scholes has backed comments made by first team coach Louis van Gaal which described the squad as ‘broken’ by their lack of organisation and efficiency under former boss David Moyes. Former United favourite Scholes, who retired from a 22-year playing career with the Manchester giants last year, said the recent comments…