The pessimism of last season has been replaced by an overwhelming feeling of confidence as Manchester United have managed to win four in a row and currently sit just three points behind league leaders Arsenal.
The run has seen United get the best of Liverpool heavyweights as well as the Gunners, and the best part of these wins is that the team has yet to hit full speed.
Not many would have imagined such a comeback from the team, especially after losing the first two games of the season and firing so many key personnel over the summer.
United released an array of stars
High caliber players like Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata all went free, and Erik ten Hag had to recruit up to six players to fill the gaps in the squad.
Of all the players leaving, Mata holds a special place in the hearts of United fans for his dedication to the club and his humble attitude both on and off the pitch.
While everyone else has found a new club, the dashing Spaniard has yet to find one, but news has finally leaked out that could point to his next destination.
Galatasaray is closing in on Juan Mata’s deal as a free agent. Verbally agreed one year contract, now waiting to be signed. ???????????? #Galatasaray
Juan Mata was never close to signing for Leeds despite rumors weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/rWoKNKwZyd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 8, 2022
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 34-year-old is closing in on a move to Turkish giants Galatasaray after verbally agreeing to a contract.
“Galatasaray is closing in on the Juan Mata deal as a free agent. Verbally agreed one year contract, now just waiting to be signed,” Romano’s tweet read.
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This has been confirmed by Gala through a statement: “Official negotiations have begun with the footballer for the transfer of professional footballer Juan Manuel Mata García to our club.”
The World Cup winner was short on offers with rumors linking him to a move to MLS, but the midfielder wanted to play in Europe as he felt he still had the ability to play in one of the top European leagues.
Leeds United were also said to be interested, but according to Romano, “Juan Mata was never close to joining Leeds despite rumors weeks ago.”
The Turkish club had struggled last season, finishing a miserable 13th and that has meant the club have become enthusiastic in this transfer window, buying the likes of Lucas Torreira, Dries Merten, Haris Seferovic, Milot Rashica and Yusuf Demir. with the club also blocked. in conversations with Mauro Icardi.
This is likely to be Mata’s last European adventure and United fans will wish him well. Although he did not win the Premier League at United, he enjoyed a special relationship with the fans and won quite a few trophies along the way.
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