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As much as it kills me, i probably wouldn't want him back and I hope that he won't settle in MU either for many years like a second Rooney or something. That would be a whole new level of heartbreak.

I think he didn't have the will to try very hard for his place not only because he realized it was a huge battle, but also because in the past 2 years he (as well as the fans) saw himself becoming the new ultimate hero of this club. So he raised expectations and when such wonderful dreams fall apart and you fall from the sky you just carry on with whatever makes you happy ultimately (playing football).

Oscar in that interview: You just wanna hug this guy

Unlucky Beast, thank you for everything! (the drama this week is just too much)

Yup. He is a monster and a very cool one!

Just brilliant today. What a response after all that happened last week.

I think it's nice to have him. He caused us some trouble in the past against Basel. We can benefit his pace on the right. I believe he has potential to shine under Mourinho because of his style of play. Welcome Mohamed! Enjoy playing for CFC

Outrageous skill. He is so fun-for-us / horrifying-for-opponents to watch. And he keeps getting better and better... We should offer him a new 100 year contract or something. Abramovich will be like:

Cole was indeed great today. Also Schurrle had a good second half i think and i'm desperate for him to shine a bit more as i was for Mata some time ago, because he is a nice player and fits Jose's style.

Delicious football played today. Enormous amounts of bad f***ing luck which continued btw on the draw ffs!!! Can't wait to smash them on both PL & FA CUP.

Finally Football mode. Turning Business mode off for 90 minutes

This is so depressing... I keep telling myself "deal with it". BTW This new colour doesn't suit him at all.

Well said. Those people i refer to, act like Mata was/is their gf!

Wow, some people are seriously retarded. In 5 minutes time they managed to completely switch opinion.

Some factor's played a role. Nothing is ever one dimentional about these kind of things. 1) Mata could not play how Jose wanted 2) He is a very good player who got used to be in front so apparently that was a shock for him 3) So MU came made the right offer at the right time and admit that it was one of the smartest things they could have done 4) Stop blaming Jose or Mata or the board. Everyone done their job well. Grow a pair and blame MU's smart move

Something he is completely right: this IS actually good for the Premier League. It's supposed to be the most difficult and competitive League on the planet. It will be heart breaking for us but interesting from an outsider's point of view what Mata will offer to MU.

Wouldn't be surprising to hear anything on the Press Conference about Mata?

Yup, could be worse. Loserpool.

Ok let's face it: 1. Deal done. 2. Nothing we can do. 3. Best wishes on Mata whatever that means. He deserves a bright career. 4. Go buy new striker asap 5. Close this thread already

Relax everyone. This thread has gone beyond ridiculous. Mourinho has made it clear. He wants him on the squad, but if a top player like him wants to play more games it's righteous that he leaves. That's perfectly fair. But this door should be open only for teams outside PL. Mata himself IMO does not fancy PL transfer either. He probably wants to try Barcelona the summer.

Hoping it's all trash paper talk. We should NOT hand Mata to our biggest rival. Don't be fooled. Fans are preparing to accept he is not in Chelsea's plans and that he is an amazing player that deserves playing time elsewhere. But it can't be MU. Not EVER anyone should accept that!

Can you please post link to the thread if anyone finds it?

Having a stroke here?

Let's hope it was something positive or else it's worrying when player's relationships are bad.

Who is he screaming to (ETO) on his first goal? And more importantly why does it seems he is pissed about something?