5 Possible destinations for Juan Mata this summer

#1 FC Barcelona

Ernesto Valverde became Barcelona manager back in 2017

It’s every Spaniard’s dream to either play for Barcelona or Real Madrid at one point in their career. Those two clubs epitomise everything great about Spanish football.

Juan Mata started his youth career back at Real Madrid Castilla but was deemed not good enough for the first team. How ironic would it be for Mata to start his career in Madrid but end it at their dearest rivals?

Barcelona are in the midst of a transitional period. Ernesto Valverde’s reign of terror doesn’t seem to be ending any time soon but the pressure on his shoulders will undoubtedly force him to change his tactics next season.

Juan Mata’s vast experience and superior technical ability will make him a valuable asset for the under-fire manager. Ivan Rakitić and Arturo Vidal are rumoured to be moving on from Barcelona, Mata and Frankie de Jong coming in the other way would be a more than sufficient replacement.