Juan Mata signs new United contract through 2021

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left) with Juan Mata (right) after the final whistle during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester.
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Juan Mata will return to Old Trafford next season after signing a new contract that'll keep him at Manchester United until 2021, the club announced.

The deal includes an option to extend his stay a further year.

"It is a real honor to continue to represent this amazing club and our incredible fans," Mata said. "I have been at Manchester United for five years and I am proud to call Old Trafford my home.

"I am looking forward to working with Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer) and his fantastic coaching staff; the vision that they have for the club is truly exciting and I am so happy that I will be a part of that."

The 31-year-old Spanish midfielder, who joined United from Chelsea for £37.1 million in 2014, has scored 45 goals in 218 appearances.

Mata was also an important member of United's FA Cup-winning squad in 2016 and featured in the starting team when the Red Devils captured the League Cup and Europa League in 2017.

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