Juan Mata has revealed the role he played in securing his own move to Manchester United six years ago. United first showed interest in signing Mata following the appointment of David Moyes in the summer of 2013, but were forced to wait six months before making a move.
Spanish midfielder Mata had become frustrated at a lack of playing time for Chelsea and became increasingly interested in a transfer when he learned of United's rejuvenated interest.
Mata knew the move could reignite his own playing career and informed Chelsea of what to do in order to seal his move to Old Trafford in the January transfer window. “When Manchester United called and they said ‘We’re going to go for you and make an offer to Chelsea, we want you to come’, I spoke
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