Juan Mata

[The Mak 4,459]

What a disgusting way to end a player's time at the club that loved wearing this shirt. I'm at a loss for words, tbh.

It pisses me off that his last act here was being dragged off against Southampton - a game he was actually playing well in; 100% passing, 3/4 tackles made in his own half - he was trying to adapt the best he could, but it wasn't enough apparently. Such a great player for us and, contrary to the way some are acting here, a player we owe a lot to. Such a shame.

It'd be nice if he said goodbye to the fans, or we got to say goodbye...something.

[Spike 12,049]

Well at least he didn't do a Gallas!

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

His contribution to Chelsea FC is ineffable, not only his performances but his presence and character on and off the pitch.

Didier Drogba, Chelsea striker: I was just really disappointed. I was like, “Oh no, not again”. But I remember Juan Mata coming over to us all and saying: “We have to believe.” Then, a few seconds later, we got a corner.

9.29pm: Mata’s corner is swung over from the right, Drogba times his run at the near post to the split second and thumps a header into the roof of the net. Bayern’s players sink to their knees in frustration. The final is going to extra time.

We all know what followed, adios Mata.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Seriously. Do you think if Mata scores against us he will celebrate? I hope and believe that it's not possible

Sturridge, who so many hate on here doesn't celebrate against us.

[Liquidator 5,176]

Feels really, really strange. Been a pleasure watching him, right from that first game against Norwich where he absolutely lit the place up even before he scored. Such a nice, down to earth guy, and seemed like the first foreign player in a long time to show a genuine love for London and more importantly the club. He seemed like he'd be here for a long, long time and be an absolute legend.

Such a nice guy at such a disgusting, arrogant, horrible club now. It doesn't seem right.

[Jase 43,479]

His contribution to Chelsea FC is ineffable, not only his performances but his presence and character on and off the pitch.

9.29pm: Mata’s corner is swung over from the right, Drogba times his run at the near post to the split second and thumps a header into the roof of the net. Bayern’s players sink to their knees in frustration. The final is going to extra time.

We all know what followed, adios Mata.

Speaking of THAT night, one of my favorite moments then...

[kobematabryant 400]

Cant believe this is happening......

[zolayes 14,489]

Sturridge, who so many hate on here doesn't celebrate against us.

NO he said he was joining a better club....

[Jase 43,479]

This, after Juventus last season.

[Milan 17,853]

Speaking of THAT night, one of my favorite moment then...

More like this, when he fell on the pitch and started crying. Remember the SkySports documentary when he was interviewed and described this? Always brings tears to my eyes

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Just to give a laugh at a much needed time:

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Looking at replacing Juan in terms of assists will be our biggest challenge but when looking at the number I think we should be ok with 2-3 of the former amigos picking up the difference:

1st season with Chelsea

JM: 13 goals 20 assists (11-12)

OE: 12 goals 12 assists (12-13)

EH: 13 goals 24 assists (12-13)

2nd season with Chelsea

JM: 19 goals 35 assists (12-13)

OE: 8 goals 7 assists (13-14) so far

EH: 11 goals 8 assists (13-14) so far

Juan will definitely be missed in terms of his creativity but as far as I have seen this season Hazard has show more than enough that he can keep a high standard of creativity not to mention Oscar, Willian adding to it as well.. We are sitting in third and now have a team starting to click and that is without Mata in the lineup.. United will be getting a great player no doubt but we have more than a couple players capable of picking up the slack if not exceeding what Mata did for us last year.. So while we are sad about him leaving let us look to the future cause its not as dark as it seems and is looking brighter every year :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

[Azpinator 2,325]

His contribution to Chelsea FC is ineffable, not only his performances but his presence and character on and off the pitch.

9.29pm: Mata’s corner is swung over from the right, Drogba times his run at the near post to the split second and thumps a header into the roof of the net. Bayern’s players sink to their knees in frustration. The final is going to extra time.

We all know what followed, adios Mata.

[Laylabelle 9,351]

He doesnt look like he'll suit red...urgh just because its them!!Hope this aint the start of their turn around and all that crap

[Jay17 35]

The only positive I see is Utd having to play either Mata or Rooney out of position because of their formation and that'll just make one of them unhappy

[Korea 734]

United fans think now they're getting Vidal, Cavani and Gundogan....

these guys...

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Wow.Can someone call a waaaaambulance for Wenger and Pellegrini please?! Jeepers!

[Jase 43,479]

Pellegrini joins Wenger in criticising Chelsea for selling Mata to United

Even though Pellegrini complained, at least his points made much more sense. Wenger is just complaining on the transfer in isolation and for the sake of it.