Manchester United midfielder in line for contract extension — Reports

Manchester United star Juan Mata has been offered a one-year extension by the club, as per reports in Spain.

The Spanish veteran is currently into the final year of his contract and is set to become a free agent. Despite not featuring regularly under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the red Devils have an elaborate plan in store for Mata.

The extension offer will see the 33-year-old take a wage cut as a squad rotation player, but will pave the way for him to take up a role for the club off the pitch.

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— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) May 23, 2021

Manchester United reportedly believe that Mata 'fits perfectly' as 'future head of sports management' [H/T: SportWitness]. They are confident that Mata's understanding of the club's philosophy will make him a great fit for the role.

The report also adds that the former Chelsea and Valencia star is seriously considering accepting Manchester United's offer. He has also been linked with a move away from the club in a free transfer in recent months.

Overall, Mata has made 273 appearances for the Red Devils since moving from Chelsea in 2014, scoring 51 goals and setting up a further 47 in this period.

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Manchester United yet to make a decision on Mata — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

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Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed last month that the club and Mata are yet to make a decision on his future. The Spaniard has featured just 18 times across all competitions this season, scoring and assisting three times.

Speaking on Mata's future at Old Trafford, Solskjaer expressed;

"I’ve kept the dialogue with Juan [Mata] and we’re due to speak again very soon. Of course, he’s not played as much as he’d like and that’s a decision that we’ll make with him."

"He’s in charge of his own future and he’s been such a good servant for the club. But of course, it’s hard, as I’ve said so many times, to leave good players out, good people out of the team."

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— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) September 30, 2020

"It’s about what does he want as his next step in his career? Is it [to] still play out his career here, or is it going somewhere else? We haven’t made a final decision yet."

Mata's teammate Paul Pogba's future is also a matter of much speculation as he has just a year left on his current deal. Nemanja Matic has also been linked with a move to Italy to reunite with former boss Jose Mourinho.

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