Plus £3.75m signing on bonus I've seen, because technically he was a free agent.
New deal for Mata
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Yeah I heard he's really weird and demanding behind the scenes. He doesn't allow any of the youth players to get haircuts as he insists on doing it himself. The ordeal takes hours and Mata insists on dance breaks every five minutes and requires them to wear a VR headset which shows a live feed from a go-pro on Mata's head of him cutting their hair in real time.
I think it should be a backup for Bruno in the middle and no longer on the wing ... He is no longer fast enough for that. This deal is certainly a stepping stone into management or a role within the club.
Maybe. It's all a bit inconsequential anyway. Mata doesn't impact the performance negatively nor positively. I was just curious
Please tell me £175k is a troll post.
Why not just move him up now then? It makes little sense to still be playing someone with such little impact because he's one of the seniors. Once upon a time we had Giggs and Scholes tear teams apart at Mata's age. That should always be the standard at this club.
how is it good to have a player on 175,000 a week that doesn't play at all?
Go and take a look at the official United YouTube channel and find the video they uploaded of all our goals last season.
You might be surprised to see how involved Mata was in these before all the personal issues curtailed his season.
I'm not saying he's going to be starting games for us, or registering double digit goals and assists, but there's certainly worse squad options and worse characters to have around a squad that is still relatively inexperienced.
He's settled in Manchester and United have become his club. The club want him to stay for life as an ambassador.
And i don't understand all the bitching and moaning, but hey.
He has signed a one year extension, he's wanted by the club and manager, it has no impact whatsoever on our ability to sign other players. Mata never complains, he's played at the highest level for years and he's model professional that always trains well, he's set up a charity where he tries to get people involved in donating a % of their wages. How is he not the perfect player to have around players that earn obscene amounts of money at a very young age? He leads by example, both in terms of training and about the responsibility that should come with being rich, he's also in line for a role within the club when he decides to retire.
I don't know where all this talk of £175,000 a week came from. I've read the wages being reported as £125,000 per week.
Mmmmmm....I think he might give a feck
https://www.sportbible.com/football...ange-his-manchester-united-shirt-num-20210605
Good. You need one or two older head/veteran players in the squad and he seems the perfect example, well liked and a good professional.
Edit - We do need to move players on though given size of our squad, but Mata seems a good one to keep around.
Edit - We do need to move players on though given size of our squad, but Mata seems a good one to keep around.
I'll take that action. A weeks ban for the loser?
100% my thoughts.
Like a new signing!
Please tell me £125k is a troll post.
Mata will join Jones and Bailly in our team of ex players who are still on our payroll
He has good vibes, he smiles and it is not your money.
Making shit up? I heard 300,000 pw
Also doves to be released each time he plays.... home and away.
It's certainly a sign of the times.
We have Cavani and Matic don't we? Grant is going to join the staff.
This. Reports have been going around for a while that he will get an ambassadorial or coaching role once his career is finished. I bet he will retire after this season.
Please tell me him being paid is a troll post.
Never liked Mata tbh. Came here with a massive reputation and as a record signing. The only reason he's not seen as a flop is because there were signings after him that were even more dreadful. He's really not done much here but has been rewarded and given priviliges of new deals as if he's one of our legends. I didn't like it with DDG but at least he made massive contributions to our team.
Pretty sure Bruno is beyond happy that Mata is staying.
For those who say he's nice, a role model, great to have around etc. I'd reckon we should have signed Scholes back instead. A legend, much better with those off field values and probably still better on the field as well.
Probably going to go into coaching. The contract just is for emergency purposes I guess
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Imagine thinking he’s going to be upset over a fecking number
It has nothing to do with what I’ve got as it is how he feels and obviously he is a family man.
if that's the best you've got then my point stands
If you can’t see that then that is fine with me.
Why does some think Matic will be the next in line? Reports have been going on for a while that United want to retain Mata for off the pitch roles after he retires. Maybe the deal is that he does on more season as a backup while preparing for said role, then retire at the end of the season to start in the new role after that. Nothing on Matic being viewed in the same way.
Should be on a pay as you play contract. Although, in that scenario he could probably get paid more elsewhere.
Would prefer to move Matic on than Mata tbh. Cavani fair enough he's a good example? Grant may be joining the staff but Mata has been there done it and can still contribute in games if need be, even if obviously no longer first choice. Can't believe people are upset about this.
Juan more season?
What is the point ? His contribution on the pitch is absolutely zero, he gets his chances in less important matches that could go to younger players who might have a future here and get important experience and what is the worst I would love for Bruno to have that #8 on his shirt that i can finally bought one....
and on top of that, this will cost us few mln pounds just to have him here
what i am not seeing here ?
and on top of that, this will cost us few mln pounds just to have him here
what i am not seeing here ?
He won’t play much so will probably be on reduced wages.
He is probably also a great link between our English (speaking) players and the Spanish contingent.
Has a wealth of experience, very intelligent player and person and very well respected.
If Ole and the higher ups want to keep him and may have further plans for him then that’s really good. Plus, if needed he can still play a few games.
He is probably also a great link between our English (speaking) players and the Spanish contingent.
Has a wealth of experience, very intelligent player and person and very well respected.
If Ole and the higher ups want to keep him and may have further plans for him then that’s really good. Plus, if needed he can still play a few games.
now I've got no idea what you're even talking about, I thought we were talking about Bruno wanting the 8 shirt? What's that got to do with him being a family man?