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Former Man Utd FA Cup winner left unemployed after playing just TEN minutes last season
by Philippa Kaur 8 January 2024, 16:00
JUAN MATA is unemployed after playing just ten minutes of football for Vissel Kobe.The former Chelsea and Manchester United playmaker, 35, only joined the Japanese outfit in September.
Juan Mata has left Vissel Kobe after his short-term contract expiredCredit: Getty
His solitary appearance came as a late substitute in a 2-0 defeat away at Sanfrecce Hiroshima on September 16.
Vissel Kobe did, though, finish top of the J1 League in 2023 as the club won their first-ever national title.
And despite his limited impact which included five games as an unused sub, Mata did receive a winner’s medal for his efforts.
However, the Spaniard only signed a four-month contract in Japan.
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And he confirmed he has left the club to become a free agent again as he considers his future.
Mata said: “I would like to sincerely thank all my team-mates, staff, and supporters with whom I have spent the past few months.
“I am very happy to have been part of the club’s historic moment in winning the league for the first time.
“I will never forget the memories we spent together.
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“I hope that you will continue to have the greatest happiness. Muchas gracias.”
Art fanatic Mata may not have made too much of an impact in Kobe’s successful title tilt – but certainly lapped up the celebrations.
He took to Instagram in November to share photos of him getting his hands on the trophy and wrote: “J1 CHAMPIONS 🏆🔴⚪️⚫️
“Wasn’t able to win a domestic league in fifteen years and now two in six months. Keep them coming! 🤷🏻‍♂️😅🙏🍀”
Mata was referencing the 2022-23 Turkish Super Lig crown he won in his one season at Galatasaray.
He scored three goals in 16 appearances as the Istanbul giants pipped Fenerbahce and Besiktas to their 23rd league title.
Previously, Mata had always come up short in the Premier League for Chelsea and United as well as for Valencia in LaLiga.
However, the popular playmaker – who racked up 135 and 285 appearances for the Blues and Red Devils respectively – did win the FA Cup and Europa League with both of his English clubs.
He also secured the Champions League at Chelsea and the League Cup for United on top of the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 for Spain.
The Spanish World Cup winner lifted the FA Cup with Manchester United in 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor More
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Arsenal to beat Man Utd to top target after ‘agreeing to trigger £34m release clause’ in stunning transfer
by Philippa Kaur 8 January 2024, 11:55
ARSENAL have agreed to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £34million release clause, according to reports.The Dutch international has emerged as a target for both the Gunners and Manchester United in recent weeks.
Arsenal are ready to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £34million release clauseCredit: Getty
He has been a key man for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season as Xabi Alonso’s side push for a first-ever Bundesliga title.
However, Frimpong could be on the move come the end of the season.
Bild report that Arsenal are willing to meet his £34million release clause once it becomes active in the summer.
The Gunners are said to see the clause as a potential bargain as they move ahead of United in the race to sign the 23-year-old.
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Leverkusen are keen to keep hold of Frimpong, though, the report adds.
They know, however, that the release clause, which was included in the new deal he signed in October, has taken his potential exit out of their hands.
Frimpong has spent the majority of his career as a right-back but has largely been used further forward by Alonso this season.
In 22 appearances across all competitions, the Dutchman has scored seven goals and provided 22 assists.
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He has also featured in every match of their unbeaten Bundesliga campaign so far, with Leverkusen also yet to lose in the cup or Europe.
Frimpong previously came through Manchester City’s academy and spent two years with Celtic before joining Leverkusen in 2021. More
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Erik ten Hag fires bizarre warning to Man Utd transfer targets and risks putting them off Old Trafford move
by Philippa Kaur 8 January 2024, 09:10
ERIK TEN HAG has potentially put off Manchester United’s transfer targets with a bizarre warning.The Dutchman is contemplating bringing winter reinforcements to Old Trafford this month to bolster his underperforming squad.
Manchester United have blown extremely hot and cold this seasonCredit: GETTY
Manager Erik ten Hag is contemplating bringing in winter reinforcementsCredit: REX
Ten Hag may have put off his targets by admitting it’s not “easy” to play for UnitedCredit: GETTY
But his targets could be tempted to swerve the Theatre of Dreams after he admitted it’s tough going with the struggling Premier League giants.
The former Ajax boss, whose side sit eighth in the league and finished bottom of their Champions League group, said: “That is always on those players and how much confidence you have in your capabilities.
“But I can tell you one thing – the Premier League is tough.
“Man United, that is tough to play there because it’s more easy to play in almost any other team than Man United because the pressure is that high always.
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“You have to deal with that. But if you have that confidence in yourself, this is the best challenge and this is definitely the best club you want to be at as a player.
“It depends on player to player, and it depends especially on the character of the player, their personality.”
Ten Hag cited Donny van de Beek’s struggles since his move to Old Trafford from Ajax as a testament to his warning following his countryman’s loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Donny van de Beek struggled at Manchester United and has been loaded out to Eintracht FrankfurtCredit: Alamy
He said: “From the first moment I came in here at Manchester United, he wasn’t the player he was at Ajax because he was injured.
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“So many times he was not available and then he struggled for a long time to recover from that injury.
“That is probably the main reason why he was not playing.
“We decided for a loan in the summer but it didn’t come and then his opportunities are few because also we make appointments and we make agreements with players and contract players in that position.
“The competition was high.”
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Amad Diallo forces famous Man Utd fan page to delete post and apologise after trolling them with ‘stop lying, mate’ post
by Philippa Kaur 8 January 2024, 07:59
MANCHESTER UNITED winger Amad Diallo has shut down rumours linking him with a loan move to the Championship this month.The 21-year-old returned to Old Trafford in July following a successful season-long loan with Sunderland.
Amad Diallo has suggested that he will stay at Man Utd this seasonCredit: Alamy
The 21-year-old shut down rumours linking him with a move to the ChampionshipCredit: X / @Amaddiallo_19
However, he suffered a knee injury during the club’s pre-season tour and spent the first half of the 2023-24 campaign on the sidelines.
His lack of minutes have led some Man Utd fans to believe that he will be loaned back to the Championship until the end of the season.
But Diallo has suggested that he will be staying with the Red Devils for the foreseeable future.
Responding to a Man Utd fan page that had shared speculation around his future on X, he wrote: “Stop lying mate!”
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The fan page then replied: “Hi Amad, apologies if the post has been misunderstood.
“We’re not saying that you’re leaving. We’re just sharing quotes from a former Premier League player who suggested a Championship side could look to make a move for you. That’s why used the word ‘tipped’.
“As United fans, we would love to see you play and tear it up now that you’ve returned from injury.
“You can see the context of what we’ve written in the article itself. Hope that clears the situation up. Best regards!”
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Diallo joined Man Utd in a £37million transfer from Atalanta in 2021 and has since made 10 first team appearances.
Erik ten Hag is confident that the Ivory Coast international will add a spark to his attacking line-up.
He said: “Yeah, he is very ball secure. He can bring key actions, final passes, score a goal. And so I think he has some weapons. That is always what you are looking for with offensive players.” More
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Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea among Prem giants in transfer battle for Brazil wonderkid dubbed ‘Little Messi’
by Philippa Kaur 7 January 2024, 14:34
PALMEIRAS teen sensation Estevao Willian is attracting interest from THREE Premier League clubs.Willian recently broke into the Brazilian powerhouses’ first team following a string of impressive displays for their youth sides.
Estevao Willian has made waves for Palmeiras at the tender age of 16Credit: GETTY
The Brazilian is being tracked by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester UntedCredit: GETTY
Word has spread quickly about the 16-year-old midfielder’s talents, so much so that Spanish giants Barcelona are already plotting to swoop for him.
But according to reports, they’re not the only clubs interested in acquiring his services.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all tracking the teenager’s progress.
They claim the Premier League trio are “bidding hard” to try tosnap up the starlet – who has a whopping £51million buyout clause.
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The Spanish sporting newspaper also claims French champions Paris Saint-Germain are among the versatile midfielder’s suitors.
But the quartet’s respective bids to sign him could be scuppered by the teen – who has been dubbed the Little Lionel Messi – himself.
Mundo Deportivo claims “Messinho” has his heart set on playing for Barca and the Palmeiras brass will respect his wishes by snubbing other offers.
Willian revealed his desire to play for the Catalans last year, telling Mundo Deportivo: “[My dream is] to play for Barcelona.
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Estevao Willian dreams of playing for Spanish giants BarcelonaCredit: EPA
“Which is one of the best clubs in the world.
“I was born watching Neymar, Messi and Suarez play for Barcelona, and that’s the dream I have.
“I watch almost every Barca match. I’m a fan of the club.
“I have a great admiration for the players who play there, and I hope to be there too.
“Yes, it would be a dream come true.” More
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I met Sir Alex Ferguson after bumping into his son on a train and now I’m trying to knock Man Utd out FA Cup with Wigan
by Philippa Kaur 7 January 2024, 11:59
SHAUN MALONEY got two hours of Fergie time that could leave Erik ten Hag up the junction.He was granted an audience with Manchester United’s legendary boss Sir Alex after bumping into the great man’s son Jason on a train.
Shaun Maloney hopes his time spent with Sir Alex Ferguson will help Wigan in the cupCredit: PA
The “precious” conversation that followed that chance meeting helped him on his journey into management.
Now the Wigan gaffer is planning to derail the Red Devils for the second time in his career.
The ex-winger scored a brilliant curler that gave Latics a 1–0 win over visiting United and sent Fergie’s Prem title bid into the buffers.
Now a giant-killing by his League One strugglers would put current Old Trafford gaffer Ten Hag under even more pressure.
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Maloney said: “I began supporting United when Sir Alex left my home town Aberdeen for Old Trafford.
“I got to meet him for the first time when I was at Aston Villa.
“We took a beating that night but I remember him speaking after and wishing me good luck for a national team game that was coming up.”
Once Maloney retired from playing, his ex-Wigan boss Roberto Martinez hired him as a coach in 2018 while in charge of Belgium.
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Maloney helped derail United’s title hopes in 2013Credit: EPA
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Then came his meeting with Sir Alex and he explained: “I got lucky, I was on a train heading down to London and his son walked by.
“We got speaking and I said that I would love to meet his dad.
“We swapped emails and the very next day he sent me an email, I got in touch, his secretary arranged for me to meet him.
“It was just by chance. So really, really fortunate then, and I just sat and listened to him for two hours.
“I think as I was such a big fan I got to ask him questions. Managerial questions but also about the history of the club — everything really.”
Maloney, who worked as assistant manager at Belgium under Roberto Martinez: “Belgium still had some really elite players, massive players like De Bruyne, Kompany, Courtois and Hazard. He had lots at that level at United and I wanted to hear how he handled players like that.
“It was incredibly precious of him to give me those two hours.”
One subject not mentioned was THAT goal in what is Wigan’s only ever win over United in 19 attempts.
It allowed Manchester City to have the last–day Sergio Aguero moment that ignited their Prem domination.
Maloney said with a smile: “He didn’t speak about it, no, and funnily enough I didn’t bring it up! But you don’t forget it though, do you?”
Maloney was also part of the team managed by Martinez which produced a Wembley miracle to win the FA Cup against City in 2013.
The Scot remains close with his former Latics boss and Maloney admitted: “I owe Roberto a lot.
“His influence has been huge, particularly the playing side.
“He had a certain style of play I hadn’t been coached on before for really big moments like this one.
“Some of the best times I had when I was a player and with Belgium came under him and in the biggest moments there was just a stable mood.
“The way he acted, how you trained, was exactly the same whether you were playing against Manchester United or a lower division team in the cup.
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“That was a real big attribute that he had and it’s one I follow.
“Monday night’s game is a huge challenge but I am determined to say calm, stable and not change our style just because we are playing against United.”
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Man Utd ‘ready to launch stunning cash-plus-player bid to snare Crystal Palace wonderkid Michael Olise’
by Philippa Kaur 7 January 2024, 10:52
MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly willing to include Aaron Wan-Bissaka as part of a bid to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise.The Red Devils are expected to be active in the transfer market this month and in the summer following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion takeover of football operations.
Man Utd want to sign Michael Olise from Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
The Red Devils want to include Aaron Wan-Bissaka as part of a dealCredit: Alamy
And according to the Daily Star, Olise has been earmarked as a top target.
The 22-year-old has a buy-out clause in his current contract which will become active in July.
United allegedly want to trigger the clause, but they will have to offer a significant fee.
While an exact figure is yet to be revealed, it is expected to be almost double the £35million buy-out fee that was in Olise’s previous Palace deal.
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In order to boost their chances of reaching an agreement with Crystal Palace, United officials are willing to include Wan-Bissaka as part of a bid.
The full-back joined Man Utd from Palace in a £50m transfer in 2019 and has since made 175 first team appearances.
Crystal Palace chiefs have been eager to re-sign him, so a player-plus-cash deal could please both parties.
Wan-Bissaka’s contract was set to expire this summer, but United triggered a one-year extension this week which will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2025.
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Olise has been limited to nine games this season due to injury, but he has scored five goals
One potential concern that the Red Devils could face in their pursuit of Olise is his recurring injury issues.
Olise suffered another hamstring injury against Brentford last week which is set to keep him sidelined for at least a month.
The midfielder had just returned to action from a six-month lay-off after recovering from a grade three hamstring tear.
Man Utd have also been linked with a move for Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy, who has scored 19 goals in 16 games for the German side so far this season. More
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Man Utd to insert shock clause into Jadon Sancho loan transfer deal with Borussia Dortmund after Jim Ratcliffe steps in
by Philippa Kaur 6 January 2024, 09:27
MANCHESTER UNITED will not include an option to buy in Jadon Sancho’s loan move to Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The winger is set to end his Old Trafford exile by rejoining his former club on a six-month loan deal.
Jadon Sancho is set to leave Man Utd on loan this monthCredit: Getty
Sir Jim Ratcliffe accepts that Sancho’s value is lowCredit: AFP
Sancho, 23, has been frozen out at Old Trafford since falling out with boss Erik ten Hag in September.
Ten Hag, 53, criticised Sancho’s training levels after dropping him for a trip to Arsenal, subsequently banishing him from the first team when the England international refuted his claims.
Sancho has since trained with the reserves, even being banned from the first team canteen after refusing to apologise.
This week it emerged that the United outcast is on the verge of rejoining Dortmund on loan, with BVB paying just £3.4million to cover the deal and a portion of Sancho’s wages, which are said to be around £300,000-a-week.
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The Bundesliga club received £73m for Sancho back in 2021.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd do not want to include an option to buy in the loan deal.
He adds that new partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe accepts that Sancho’s value is not high at the moment, and do not want to allow the opportunity for Dortmund to get him back on the cheap.
His future will instead be decided in June, when he will have two years remaining on his United contract.
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Sancho has played 82 times for the Red Devils, scoring 12 goals and laying on six assists.
He featured in their first three matches of this season from the bench, prior to his falling out with Ten Hag.
The winger excelled during his previous stint in the Bundesliga.
He played 137 times for BVB, scoring 50 goals and laying on 64 assists.
Sancho netted twice in the final as Dortmund won the DFB Pokal in 2021, starring alongside Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.
Sancho, 23, excelled during his previous spell at Dortmund alongside Erling Haaland and Jude BellinghamCredit: AFP More

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