Some hours ago, it was a rumor. Now reports out of
England have Chelsea and Manchester United with a “provisional” agreement for Juan Mata. For a United record $65.8 million, the
25-year-old Spaniard would make his way west, provided the two Premier League
titans complete the more formal parts of Mata’s transfer.
That’s what the “provisional” tag is all about. A reported possibility of a
deal was speculated on Tuesday, two
things still need to happen. Though the clubs have agreed on the potential fee,
Manchester United needs to offer a format bid for Mata. The former Valencia
attacker must also make his desire to leave known to Chelsea manager José
Mourinho, who has held on to the talented playmaker despite dropping him from
the team’s starting lineup.
That’s left Mata with no goals and two assists in 13 league appearances this
season. Over the previous two campaigns, however, Mata was Chelsea’s most
productive player, recording 18 goals and 30 assists in 69 league appearances
between Aug. 2011 and May 2013.
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