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      Juan Mata makes shock move to replace Spain legend after Man Utd icon was released by Galatasaray at end of last season

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      JUAN MATA has made a shock return to football – and is replacing a fellow Spain World Cup winner.The former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder appeared set to retire when he was released by Galatasaray at the end of last season.
      Juan Mata has signed a deal with Vissel Kobe in JapanCredit: Twitter @juanmata8
      He will wear the No64 shirt in the J1 LeagueCredit: Twitter @juanmata8
      However, the free agent put pen to paper on a deal with Japanese outfit Vissel Kobe.
      That is the club that Andres Iniesta, who scored the winner against the Dutch in 2010, has just left after five years to join Emirates Club in the UAE.
      Mata, 35, was offered the big bucks in the Saudi Pro League this summer following his Galatasaray exit.
      The playmaker helped the giants win the Turkish Super Lig in his only season at the club after leaving Old Trafford in 2022.
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      However, he turned down the chance to go to Saudi because he wanted to experience the Japanese culture and explore the nation.
      And he will have the chance to do that after signing a deal with the J1 League club.
      Mata – who has taken the rogue No64 jersey – said: “Thanks for the incredible welcome, Japan! I’m here! I’ve always been a big admirer of this country and its culture, and it’s time to enjoy it here in Kobe.
      “Grateful to everyone that made it possible. I will try my best to try to win another league title, we are in the race!
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      “Thank you football for allowing me to live such amazing life experiences!”
      Vissel Kobe are currently second in the table after 25 matches, one point behind Yokohama FM who have played an extra game.
      Mata came through at Real Madrid but made his name at Valencia before joining Chelsea in 2011.
      He won the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League with the Blues before making the switch to Old Trafford in 2014.
      After eight-and-a-half years, he left United with winner’s medals for the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Europa League.
      Mata played his part in Spain’s World Cup triumph in South Africa and when they defended the Euros in 2012, racking up 41 caps during the golden generation from 2009 to 2016. More

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      Man Utd ‘to be taken off market as Glazers now want £10billion’ but American owners already have new sale date in mind

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will be taken off the market, according to a new report.It’s claimed that the Glazers have failed to get close to their valuation of the club and intend to end the sale process.
      The Glazers have been actively seeking to sell the club since NovemberCredit: Getty
      It’s now claimed they want £10billionCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United fans stages a protest last weekCredit: Getty
      The report, from the Daily Mail, comes after SunSport told you that bidder Sheikh Jassim was closing in on purchasing the Premier League side for £6billion.
      The Qatari royal has been battling with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe for months to buy the club.
      Jassim’s team had been completing due diligence on the club with the end of the 18-year reign of the loathed Glazers appearing in sight.
      However this new report will throw doubt on the entire sale process which started in November last year.
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      It’s claimed that the Glazers now want closer to £10BILLION to sell up.
      The story alleges that the American owners will try and sell the club again in 2025.
      It’s believed they think the financial environment in two years time will attract more bidders.
      However, Manchester United legend Gary Neville is sceptical about the latest update, tweeting: “I don’t believe the Glazers not selling/doing anything story. They have to do something.
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      “They’ve run out of money and the financial situation is desperate. They need investment in.
      “They’re also having a toxic impact on the club from the inside out.
      “The negligence continues for now but I don’t think it can go on without some action on raising funds. Also who would come in as a minority alongside them with the damage it would do to their reputation.”
      Manchester United fans will be furious at the prospect of the current owners sticking around.
      Many supporters staged a sit-in protest at Old Trafford last week urging them to go.
      It comes after years of protests at their ownership.
      As and when the Glazers do eventually sell, they will make a healthy profit having lumbered United with massive debts when they completed their £800million takeover back in 2005.
      The servicing of that debt has since cost United over £1bn.
      And their last financial figures showed that the gross debt is £725m — the highest it has been since 2010.
      Sheikh Jassim, if ultimately successful in purchasing Manchester United, would wipe that out to save on any further fees and not take any dividend payments from the club, like the Glazers did.
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      He also plans to upgrade both Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training ground, while continuing the investment in the team.
      Manchester United are in action today, taking on Arsenal.
      Fans made their feelings toward the current owners clear at a sit in protestCredit: Getty
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also been linked with the clubCredit: PA
      Sheikh Jassim had been expected to take overCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk More

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      Mason Greenwood gets £8k-a-month luxury villa and a translator as Man Utd foot the bill for his fresh start in Spain

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      MASON GREENWOOD will attempt to rebuild his shattered career from a luxury Spanish villa paid for by Manchester United.The controversial striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side Getafe after agreeing to resume his playing days away from Old Trafford.
      Mason Greenwood has left Man Utd on loanCredit: Reuters
      The controversial striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side GetafeCredit: @GetafeCFen / Twitter
      Greenwood will have access to a private translator 24/7Credit: Twitter
      Man Utd will pay more than half of Greenwood’s £75,000-a-week wagesCredit: Getty
      United confirmed last month he would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped.
      Greenwood, 21, had been suspended by the Red Devils since his arrest in January 2022.
      But the Old Trafford outfit remain heavily involved — and worked round the clock to create a bespoke care package ahead of his deadline day move to the Madrid-based club.
      It includes an £8,000-a-month, six- bedroom city villa close to his new club’s training ground and access to a private translator 24/7.
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      Family and friends will be flown out regularly to keep him company. His dad, Andrew, 53, who oversaw his private training sessions as United decided his fate, is likely to move with him.
      Greenwood has told pals that he is determined to repay the faith shown in him by scoring a glut of goals and has not given up on a Red Devils return.
      A source said: “He’s going on loan but remains a United player.
      “It means the club has an ongoing duty of care to him and they’ve pledged to help him make a success of his move to Spain.
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      “The villa is big enough for friends and family to visit. They will get the opportunity to travel to see him as much as they can.
      “It’s important he has a solid support network around him. The last thing they want is Mason isolated.”
      It is understood United will pay more than half of his £75,000-a-week wages while he is in Spain.
      Another source said Greenwood is raring to go. They added: “He’s happy he’s got himself a club in LaLiga and can finally begin to put the last two years behind him.
      “He wants to concentrate on football and becoming the best version of himself — on and off the field. He’s looking forward to playing against Barcelona and Real Madrid. He’s going to show everyone that he’s changed and that he’s matured. He knows it’ll be a long road but it starts here.”
      In a statement Erik ten Hag’s club said the move would “enable Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from United”.
      It vowed: “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
      Greenwood, who has one England cap, was suspended by United after his arrest for sexual violence.
      The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transitionMan Utd statement
      He was later charged with attempted rape and sexual assault but the case against him was discontinued by prosecutors in February.
      United said he would remain suspended on full pay while it conducted an internal investigation into his alleged behaviour.
      The decision to part ways was announced after five months of intense discussions and a huge backlash against plans to bring him back into the fold.
      In a statement the club said it did not believe Greenwood had committed the offences he was accused of and allegations did not give “the full picture”. But they admitted the striker had “made mistakes” and needed to take responsibility.
      United added: “Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values.”
      They added “it has been mutually agreed” that Greenwood would find a new club.
      But Old Trafford CEO Richard Arnold said United would continue to offer the player and his alleged victim support to help them “rebuild and move forward”.
      Greenwood, who became a dad to a baby girl in July, admitted he needed to set a better example to become “a good father, a better person and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch”.
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      Academy graduate Greenwood scored 35 goals in 129 matches for United.
      His last appearance was against West Ham on January 22, 2022.
      Greenwood had been suspended by the Red Devils since his arrest in January 2022Credit: EPA More

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      Mason Greenwood wants Man Utd return and refusing to give up on career in Premier League despite Getafe loan move

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      MASON GREENWOOD refuses to give up on his dream return to Manchester United.The controversial striker, 21, sealed a shock season-long loan move to LaLiga side Getafe on transfer deadline day to end an 18-month exile.
      Mason Greenwood signed on loan for Getafe on deadline dayCredit: @GetafeCFen / Twitter
      Manchester United have confirmed Greenwood will not play for the club againCredit: Alamy
      The Red Devils confirmed last month he would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped.
      Now Greenwood is determined to prove himself when he faces Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid to force his way back to Old Trafford.
      A source said: “He wants to prove he can handle the pressure and hasn’t given up hope of one day playing for United again.
      “He wants to repay the faith the club was willing to show in him before the backlash over his possible return.
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      “He knows he has a lot to prove — both on and off the pitch — and he’s excited to get started.”
      Another source said he was thrilled to get the chance to put the last two years behind him with a club in Spain after a move to Lazio in Italy fell through.
      And United have vowed to support him as he plots his way back to the Premier League.
      They will stump up more than half his wages and will pay for his luxury £8,000-a-month villa.
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      Getafe boss Jose Bordalas defended the club’s move for Greenwood, who was also charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, and said: “Everyone knows what happened and the appropriate measures were taken.
      “The relevant bodies did what had to be done and it ended with a non-conviction sentence.” More

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      Most expensive XI of Premier League summer transfers including mega-money Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd new boys

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      DECLAN RICE and Moises Caicedo form a mega-money midfield in the Premier League’s most expensive XI from this summer’s transfer window.England’s top-flight clubs spent a whopping £2.44billion on new players – with Chelsea once again splashing the most.
      Declan Rice joined Arsenal for £105m from West HamCredit: Alamy
      Moises Caicedo became the Premier League’s most expensive playerCredit: Getty

      Todd Boehly stumped up a staggering £434million to bring in 12 new first-team stars.
      A quarter of that went on Caicedo alone, with the Blues paying Brighton a new British transfer record fee of £115m including add-ons for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
      That sees him walk into the midfielder, where he partners Arsenal’s new £105m man Declan Rice.
      Mason Mount (£60m) and Dominik Szoboszlai (£60m) join forces just in front – despite signing for rivals Manchester United and Liverpool this summer.
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      In attack, Rasmus Hojlund leads the line after signing for the Red Devils in a £72m transfer.
      He is supported by Kai Havertz (£65m) and Christopher Nkunku (£56m) in an all-star attack.
      At the other end of the field, new United goalkeeper Andre Onana’s £47.2m move to Old Trafford sees him take the gloves.
      The Cameroonian is shielded by a back three of Jurrien Timber of Arsenal (£39m), Manchester City’s £77m man Josko Gvardiol and new Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, who cost up to £43m.
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      It means the likes of Tino Livramento (£35m) and Axel Disasi (£38m) provide back-up on the bench.
      And Jeremy Doku (£55.5m), Sandro Tonali (£55m), Romeo Lavia (£58m), Matheus Nunes (£53m) and Moussa Diaby (£52m) all miss out, too.
      Brennan Johnson (£50m), Cole Palmer (£42.5m), James Maddison (£45m) and Alexis Mac Allister (£40m) were among the other big-money movers before the transfer window slammed shut.
      Overseas, Jude Bellingham’s £115m switch from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid was the biggest deal, closely followed by Harry Kane leaving Tottenham to sign for Bayern Munich in a £104m move.
      Neymar was the top Saudi move as Al-Hilal stumped up £78m for the Brazilian from PSG – although the world record could be shattered if Liverpool relent and sell Mo Salah.
      Randal Kolo Muani joined PSG for £77.2m while Lucas Hernandez (£45m) and Manuel Ugarte (£51.5m) also headed to the Parc des Princes as Kim Min-jae headed to Bayern Munich for £43.5m.
      Lastly, Malcom (£51m), Otavio (£51m), Ruben Neves (£47m) and Alexandar Mitrovic (£45m) all went to the Saudi Pro League.

      Rasmus Hojlund will be desperate to live up to his price tagCredit: Reuters
      Josko Gvardiol cost Manchester City £77mCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane finally left Tottenham in a £104m switch to BayernCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham has made a stunning start at Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      Lazio reveal reason Mason Greenwood deal fell through ‘at last minute’ – blaming Man Utd for failed loan offer

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      LAZIO have revealed the real reason their Mason Greenwood deal fell through at the last minute.Yesterday it was revealed that the striker, 21, had been thrown a last-ditch lifeline by top European club Lazio.
      Mason Greenwood has not played a match until January 2022Credit: Getty
      La Liga club Getafe completed a last-minute loan deal for the striker
      However, Greenwood then signed with Spain’s Getafe on loan just minutes before the transfer window closed.
      Greenwood, who was tipped to be the next big thing by Sir Alex Ferguson, has not played competitive football since January last year. 
      He was arrested and charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, before the case was dropped by the CPS in February. 
      Greenwood had hoped for a return to United but was axed earlier this month following mounting pressure from fans. 
      Now Lazio have claimed that Manchester United are to blame for them missing out on Greenwood.
      Lazio’s president, Claudio Lotito, claims he was keen to join the Serie A club but United did not sign the paperwork in time.
      Lotito told La Lazio Siamo Noi: “I tried until the last minute”.
      Greenwood “mutually agreed” to leave United on August 21 following backlash over his potential return to the squad after his arrest for attempted rape and sexual assault.
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      He was charged in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      Greenwood has not kicked a ball for Utd since January 2022 when he was suspended and it was decided this month that it would be best for all if his future was away from Old Trafford. 
      Following Greenwood’s recent signing for Madrid-based club Getafe, United said in a statement: “Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe CF on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.
      “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. 
      “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
      Getafe announced the move with a video of fans wildly celebrating outside the club’s Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium.
      They began jumping and chanting when the deal was confirmed.
      Greenwood’s last match for United was in the 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham on January 22 last year.  More

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      Mason Greenwood finally cuts ties with Man Utd with clear public message to his fans – as striker relaunches career

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      MASON Greenwood has finally cut ties with Manchester United in a clear public message to his fans. The striker, 21, has wiped the club from his Instagram bio after he signed with Getafe yesterday.
      Mason Greenwood has publicly cut ties with Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      The 21-year-old used to have the club tagged on his pageCredit: Instagram
      He has now wiped it from his bioCredit: Instagram
      Greenwood, who was tipped to be the next big thing by Sir Alex Ferguson, has not played competitive football since January last year. 
      He was arrested and charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, before the case was dropped by the CPS in February. 
      Greenwood had hoped for a return to United but was axed earlier this month following mounting pressure from fans. 
      It’s now been revealed that he will rebuild his career in Spain after joining Getafe on loan. 
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      The dad-of-one has marked the fresh start by removing United from his bio on Instagram. 
      A source told The Sun: “Mason wants to make a new beginning. He’s looking forward to rebuilding his career and moving forward. 
      “It’s a big change as he’s been with United since he was just seven years old.” 
      In February, Greenwood made significant changes to his account when he removed his profile picture and deleted more than 180 posts. 
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      He kept Nike in his bio despite the sports giant dropping his sponsorship deal in February – but this has now also been removed. 
      It was understood a clause in his endorsement deal meant Nike were able to sever all ties in February without paying him any compensation whatsoever due to reputational damage and loss of commercial value. 
      He does however still follow the club on the app.
      Greenwood was arrested on January 30 last year and suspended on full pay – pocketing £75,000-a-week – by Manchester United a short time later after videos and images were posted online.
      They later axed him from the club after conducting their own investigation. 
      Following Greenwood’s recent signing for Madrid-based club Getafe, United said in a statement: “Mason Greenwood has signed for La Liga side Getafe CF on a season-long loan, subject to international clearance.
      “The move enables Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from Manchester United. 
      “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
      Getafe announced the move with a video of fans wildly celebrating outside the club’s Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium.
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      They began jumping and chanting when the deal was confirmed.
      Greenwood’s last match for United was in the 1-0 Premier League win over West Ham on January 22 last year. 
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      Forgotten Man Utd wonderkid set to have major role under Erik ten Hag after snubbing deadline day transfer escape

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI is set to be handed an “important role” by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, it’s been claimed.The Red Devils signed the Tunisia international from Monaco back in 2019 but he’s yet to establish himself in the first team.
      Hannibal Mejbri spent last season on loan at Birmingham but snubbed a deadline day exitCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly given the youngster reassurances over playing time this seasonCredit: GETTY
      Mejbri, 20, spent last season on loan with Championship outfit Birmingham City and flourished at St Andrews.
      The midfielder was expected to be sent back out on loan again before the transfer window closed yesterday and was the subject of several offers.
      SunSport understands Mejbri turned down multiple moves in order to fight for his place in the starting XI.
      And according to the Manchester Evening News, Ten Hag has given Mejbri reassurances over playing time at Old Trafford.
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      They claim the Dutchman told Mejbri he’d be handed “an important role” if he decided against leaving the club.
      Mejbri has only made three appearances for United since upping sticks from Monaco’s academy four years ago.
      He played a whopping 38 games for Birmingham last season and reminded Ten Hag and United fans of his talents by scoring a stunning free kick against West Brom in February.
      Mejbri said: “There was no message [to shoot for the free-kick], the only message was in my head.
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      “I saw the goalkeeper was too high so I acted like I was going to cross so I shot.”
      He added: “We are a big family. When someone needs help, we are always there.
      “When things get hard, we stick together. I’m sure he (Erik ten Hag) has Sky.
      “But I just need to focus until the end of the season and we will see what happens in the summer.”
      Manchester United will be back in action on Sunday, travelling to the Emirates to take on Arsenal.
      Hannibal Mejbri will be hoping for more first-team action this seasonCredit: getty More