Juan Mata has welcomed Manchester United’s move to extend his contract for another season as Jose Mourinho backed him to play a key role. Juan Mata has welcomed Manchester United’s move to extend his contract for another season as Jose Mourinho backed him to play a key role. ➡️ https://t.co/xkvabjtRcD pic.twitter.com/UCe0eEbfIF — Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 30, 2018 There was speculation about Mata’s future when Mourinho took charge at United in 2016. Mourinho (right) sees Mata (left) as an important player But Mourinho said: “Mata is very important. (He is) an important player for me, an important player for the club, an important player for the other players.”In terms of United’s attack, Mourinho feels there are no obvious weaknesses.

Source: Irish Independent January 30, 2018 23:03 UTC