Speaking after his side’s final Premier League match of the season against Wolves, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that he is planning to discuss a new contract with midfielder Juan Mata.
Although the Spaniard has barely had any game time throughout the duration of this season, he was given a rare opportunity to impress during Sunday’s match against Wolves.
In what was a fine performance, capped off with a goal from the spot, speaking after the game, Solskjaer admitted that he doesn’t play the veteran enough but does plan to sit down with him to discuss the future over the summer.
“It just made me smile, all these players expressing themselves like we want to see.’
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He has served the team very well & has been a great gentleman on & off the field.He undoubtedly had a good game today as well.Wonderful. But there comes a time when pragmatism has to override sentiment. The Mata issue should be resolved with thus consideration in mind.he has hardly featured in Man U colours this season & the few times he featured he wasn’t very convincing. For someone his age it isn’t a good sign & it doesn’t take a genius to tell that Mata’s best days are behind him. Man U needs recruitment in key ares in order to compete next season & letting people like him go will obviously free up funds in wages to aid this endeavor. I honestly don’t see the value he now adds to the team when we consider the long term scheme of things. Parting at this moment is probably the best option.
Yes if Mata wants, the team needs him for the positive attitude within the squad..He could be the influence among the youngsters…