Juan Manuel Mata COME AND GET ME

[Briggsy]

Valencia midfielder Juan Manuel Mata admits that a move to Arsenal or Liverpool would be appealing if the Spanish outfit are forced to sell the winger.

A move away from Valencia remains a distinct possibility after the World Cup, and Mata has revealed his admiration for England’s elite, reserving particular words of his admiration for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal.

The financial situation at Mestalla remains precarious despite the sale of David Villa to Barcelona, and the club may be forced to flog other prized assets including David Silva and Mata himself.

FULL INTERVIEW: Juan Mata

“I don’t know if I’ll be sold, it depends on the economic situation of the club, which right now isn’t so good. In the summer we have to raise a lot of money, and there is a possibility that they may have to sell players,” he says in an exclusive interview at FourFourTwo.com.

The 22-year-old has impressed at club level since joining Valencia from Real Madrid Castilla, establishing himself as one of La Liga’s most exciting prosects.

Notorious for his pace and prowess in front of goal, the left sided midfielder has hit 25 goals for the Spanish outfit in his 96 league appearances, continuing this kind of form at international level following his call-up to the national side last year.

And Mata has revealed that a switch to England - and in particular the Emirates Stadium or Anfield - would be tempting should the Spanish club feel obliged to sell their starlet.

“In Spain they show many Premier League games on TV and it is an inspirational league. Maybe I would like to play in the Premier League. At the moment I’m here, I love living in Valencia and playing in the Spanish league, but in England the league is also top class and there are many big teams. Who knows?” he said.

“I admire Arsenal and the philosophy that the young players have. Liverpool, with their Spanish players - they also have an incredible squad. And Manchester United and Chelsea are teams that are very big, like Real Madrid and Barcelona, with money and incredible players.”
http://fourfourtwo.com/news/england/57063/default.aspx

[Fabrestuta]

I'd take him. I know we have a lot of AM's but Mata is quality

[dj_jonty_uk]

I'd second that. I've been a fan of his for a while.

[IMF]

No, you can't handle the rough stuff. F*ck off Mata. Arsenal isn't in your DNA.

[Fabrestuta]

No, you can't handle the rough stuff. F*ck off Mata. Arsenal isn't in your DNA.

How many of our players can handle the rough stuff?

[Forest]

problem is as soon as Real madrid show an interest he'll be off as its in his DNA

[mg86]

Where'd he slot in? That's the only thing holding me back from this one.

[StLGooner]

Where'd he slot in? That's the only thing holding me back from this one.

As soon as we have our annual injuries he'd slot in......until he got injured too.

[Massa]

Juan Manuel Mata WE CAN'T AFFORD YOU

[mel4]

lol..Don't want no spaniard anymore...

Mata go to spuds

[Rockin' Robin]

http://www.goal.com/en/news/11/transfer ... ata-report

Barcelona have completed the signing of Valencia winger Juan Mata, according to radio station Onda Cero.

Mata, 22, has reportedly penned a five-year contract with Barca after the two clubs concurred on a €20 million fee for his services.

He has long been linked with a move to Camp Nou as Barcelona look to strengthen the left side of their attack, with Thierry Henry's future at the club still in doubt.

Valencia rejected Barcelona's approaches for Mata last summer, but with their financial problems meeting no improvement, they have been forced to part with another of their stars following the €40m sale of David Villa in May.

Mata, who had a contract with Valencia until 2012, will now become Barcelona's ninth player to wear Spain's shirt at the World Cup.

He also had the chance to move to Manchester City, but rejected the Premier League side's big-money offer as he planned to stay in his homeland.

It is believed the arrival of Mata at Barcelona will pave the way for the exit of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who signed for the club last summer in a €69m move.

[IMF]

Bye bye Matalan

[dubgooner]

f**k me, 20m for Juan Mata? Where the f**k does Barca gets this kind of money?

Torres and Cesc and Masherano next!

[Rockin' Robin]

[Gunner Down Under]

BARCA?? FFS!!

^^ but can he do that in a game though? thought not