Juan Mata rejected insane offer to stay at Manchester United – report

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Juan Mata turned down a £550,000-per-week offer from China to remain at Manchester United, say reports.

Juan Mata

The Spain international agreed fresh terms with the Old Trafford club in June as he neared the end of his previous contract.

Before penning the extension, Mata was linked with the likes of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

The former Chelsea player is understood to have always favoured a stay, but he was originally unhappy with United’s offer of a one-year extension.

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