The midfielder decided to leave the club.

There were rumors around the departure of experienced midfielder Juan Mata from the English Manchester United last off-season, but then the player and the club nevertheless agreed on a contract extension, which will come to an end next summer.

As the number of matches in which the 33-year-old Spaniard takes part during the season continues to rapidly decrease (4 at the moment in the current football year against 18 seasons earlier), the player has decided to end his appearances in the Red Devils..

According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Mata's representative is now looking for the next club to transfer his client on a free transfer..

Note that since moving from the London Chelsea camp for 44.73 million euros in the winter of 2014, Juan has played 277 matches for Manchester United, scoring 51 goals and giving 47 assists..