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Manchester United address Juan Mata transfer speculation
manchestereveningnews.co.ukstraight to your inbox every day for free Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not surprised by speculation Juan Mata could leave Manchester United in the summer.
Mata, 32, is out of contract at the end of the season and the club has the option of an additional year but the Spaniard has been linked with a move to Italy.
Mata was absent for three weeks recently - although no explanation was provided by United - and he is in contention for a first start since January against Real Sociedad in the Europa League. "I’m not surprised that teams are interested in him," Solskjaer said. "One, he’s a very good footballer, two he’s a fantastic professional and human being. "When the contracts are running towards the end there will be interest, I’m sure Juan has.
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