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2020-21 Performances

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5.9 Season Average Rating
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I think we're still trying to retain both him and Grant. Would have seen a Thank You message from the club if that wasn't the case, and I think Mata will sign a 1 year extension
 
anant said:
I think we're still trying to retain both him and Grant. Would have seen a Thank You message from the club if that wasn't the case, and I think Mata will sign a 1 year extension
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I don't think it'll be an extension - otherwise it would have happened already.

It'll be a brand new contract, on reduced terms, probably with his future career path at United taken into account/laid out.
 
Annihilate Now! said:
I don't think it'll be an extension - otherwise it would have happened already.

It'll be a brand new contract, on reduced terms, probably with his future career path at United taken into account/laid out.
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Yeah, I meant in terms of extending his stay. I also have a feeling that they're probably negotiating his future path at the club rather than the financial aspect of the playing contract (which I think is fairly straight forward as both parties want the deal to happen as per reports)
 
Will probably just limit Diallo's game time, he barely had an impact last season, why? I understand the club is rich but Mata and Jones are on 200 - 250k a season. That's 10 million with close to no impact.
 
AjaxCunian said:
Will probably just limit Diallo's game time, he barely had an impact last season, why? I understand the club is rich but Mata and Jones are on 200 - 250k a season. That's 10 million with close to no impact.
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I think it's unfair to lump Mata in with Jones, as I'm sure his contract will more accurately reflect his bit part status in the squad.
 
saivet said:
I think it's unfair to lump Mata in with Jones, as I'm sure his contract will more accurately reflect his bit part status in the squad.
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Fair enough, but both should not be here as they contribute zero on the pitch as players of the first team, if you ask me. But I guess Mata's good vibes and smiles is worth 5 million to Ole and the people he answers to. All that matters.
 
I always wondered if he could do a job as a deep lying playmaker in certain games where the opposition sits off and gives time and space on the ball. Kind of like what Cazorla did for Arsenal before his injury.
 
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