Juan Mata

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

All the best to Juan Mata. Top professional, top personality.

[Liquidator 5,176]

I wish him well in his future career, top bloke, I just hope he isn't successful in winning trophies at Man U, if you get my wave maaaan

[Azpinator 2,325]

Only future will tell if any non-English player would write a letter like that when he departs from Chelsea to join his "childhood dream club", good luck with that, really!

Mata is a Munich hero, he'll always be one of the best characters ever in football. I wish him all the best.

[Jase 43,479]

He posted this on his Instagram...

Why did he have to put all this up at this hour?! :cry:

[CHOULO19 24,332]

@JayC, How's the weather down there in 7th? It looks like pretty delusional with 90% chance of bitter.

[DYC. 7,542]

My man Juan. Can't believe he's really gone.

[didierforever 7,349]

Are you the major antagonist around here? You need better bait.

not at all dude. just want an "honest" opinion of someone who "honestly" thought that cleverly was as good as ramires. (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA)

i mean some1 who has that opinion must have an IQ of what? 70/80???

[The_Flash 1,144]

Laugh all you like. You're crying deep down. Enjoy.

Haha if you read any of my posts you would see I really couldn't give a **** about someone who has chosen another club over the one they claimed to 'love'. I have been embarrassed by the outpouring and 'tributes' get a grip better people have come and gone.

[Polo7 3,496]

You can tell the message was written from the heart. Thanks for everything Juan, you wont be forgotten.

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Farewell Juan. Classy guy. Classy footballer. Just an all round great human being. A rare thing in football. I wish him the best because that's what he always gave us fans! LEGEND! :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Every picture I've seen of Mata, he might be smiling but there is no smile in his eye. He looks very unhappy to have left.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

MATA'S letter on his website

"I never forget: thanks, Chelsea!"

Juan Mata Chelsea goodbye with an emotional letter

Hi everyone, As you can imagine this is a very important day in my life, and with these lines I would like to express the memories and emotions that come to me as I write. This letter is written from my heart, and first of all I would like to say that I will never forget all the affection given to me by the Chelsea fans. From the very first day until the last. With your support and affection I have grown up as a player and I have had an amazing time both on and off the pitch. I will always feel the gratitude towards you. Always. No words are enough to give back all the things I have received. There has been plenty of good moments: the FA Cup, my first trophy as a Blue; the immense happiness of winning titles for the first time in the club's history, such as that magical Champions League night in Munich and the Europa League... On the other hand, I have experienced some complicated situations from a personal point of view, mainly during the last six months. Every message I got through the social media, every nice word you have said to me on the street, and of course, your support in the stadium, has made me feel incredibly proud of the Chelsea fans; you deserve a team like the one you've got, with so many fantastic players. I won't forget the faith you put in me when I was given the player of the year award the last two seasons. I feel really proud and I will never forget those nights. Thank you so much for the way you have treated me, you have been unbelievable. I hope you understand that after going through a complicated and, for me, new situation in the last few months, I believe this is the best choice in order to carry on with my football career and to keep enjoying this sport. Before last summer, my intention was to stay here for a long time; as long as the club wanted me to, and to keep winning trophies for Chelsea FC. This is how happy I was in the club and in the city. However, as you all know, things changed after the preseason. From feeling like an important player, I started to experience some difficult situations and I felt unable to help the team to the extent that I wanted and was used to. Obviously, I fully respect the circumstances. Football is a team sport and it's not easy to play regularly in such a good squad. In sports you may win or lose, but the most important thing is to give everything. I hope you know and feel that I have always done so. In every game, in every training session, without exception. I have always tried my best for the club. I would like to emphasise the affection, admiration and respect that I've had for my former team mates since the first day. I want to thank the captains for their help and understanding at all times. They made me feel comfortable when I arrived and they have supported me throughout the difficult times this season. I thank all my former team mates for these two and a half years and I wish them the best, personally and professionally, for the future. Of course I have been closer to some of them, but the most important thing is that my years in Chelsea have left me with great friends. Friends forever, football rivalries aside. I also want to highlight the day-to-day job of every member of the Chelsea staff: medical team, kit men, staff at Cobham and Stamford Bridge, media and marketing department, Chelsea TV team... All of them are very important in making this club a great one. Thank you for your treatment and your efforts to make the life of the players easier. Furthermore, thanks to every manager I have had the pleasure to work with during my time here. They have all been a big help for my progression as a player. I have always respected their decisions, whatever they were; they made me more mature and a stronger person. You learn from everything, and certain situations make you think about other team mates who are coping with similar situations more regularly. Thank you Andre for giving me the opportunity to join Chelsea FC. Without your support, none of this would have happened. To Robbie and Rafa, for their unlimited trust in me. And to Jose, for making me a stronger player, because in difficult moments, I have learnt to remain positive and to keep working hard. Lastly, I want to thank the Club, and in particular its owner, Roman Abramovich, for trusting me and making an important investment when signing me. Also for their understanding regarding my situation over the last months. I'm very glad to have been part of the squad that made his and our dream come true: winning the Champions League on that unforgettable night in Munich. Additionally, my years in Chelsea have been profitable for the club, which I'm very pleased about. I want to make clear that the stage that now comes to an end has been extremely important for me, personally and professionally. Although many of you, like myself, never thought this moment would come, this is football and a new chapter is about to begin. I would have liked to say good bye to all of you in the stadium, or in a press conference, but it has not been possible. I'm sure, i will be able to do it in the future, because is what you deserve. Evidently, today is a day of mixed feelings, remembering the past and looking forward to the future and what it has to bring. I look forward to being happy and to enjoy what I like the most: play football. I will never forget my time in Chelsea and the affection I take with me, I will keep forever. I wish you the best. A big hug to all of you. THANK YOU so much, Juan

http://www.juanmata10.com/index.php?seccion=noticias&id=4102

You can tell he didn't plan on this, he loved it here.

Sorry about the lack of structure, this is how it is on his site too. EDIT: Updated English version

What a load of rubbish! I am Glad this coward is gone!

[didierforever 7,349]

his message on instagram (after doing his medical and his deal with united), shows just how much CHELSEA meant to the guy.

"fans" who were hating him, calling him names (coward, seriously??) should be ASHAMED of themselves. Grow up guys, grow the fuck up!!!!

[The_Flash 1,144]

A helicopter entry, how nauseating

God I'm bored of talking about mata, goodbye, come on Chelsea must beat Stoke.

[Jype 6,398]

At least Manchester United will finally have a player who's not a cunt.

[Tomo 21,733]

We have freed a slave. That's the way I look at it. In all seriousness though, I'm pretty sure It's Mourinho's arrogance that has stolen Mata form you all. Think about it.

You were always going to be a better team with or without Mata. You can't really use that as reasoning to justify the Mata situation. Mourinoho is a top manager - there was a place in your team for Mata if he really wanted to keep him. We all know it. Why lie to yourself. He's been given chances you say? After being frozen out for long periods, and made to know that Jose doesn't want him around? It's a bit hard to become a world beater under those circumstances.

I see where you are coming from with his style of play - yes we have a problem with him and Rooney, IF we play wingers. We could go for an interchanging 3. Even if Mata is put out on a wing, he is more than capable of playing as an inside forward. He won't be running down th wing and crossing. He'll be effective there. We aren't Chelsea either, we won't need to rely only on Mata. Rooney and RvP are more than capable of doing deadly damage alone. So building the team around Mata really isn't necessary for us.

No, but we are apparently signing Sergio Aguero next season, after taking both Chelsea's and Arsenal's POTY. Best players!

We must be dying like you all hope. ROFL.

I actually like Hazard. I'm not bitter in the slightest, if that's what you're hinting at. When I say like, I mean as a footballer. He's clearly a money grabber though, so I don't mind that we missed out on him.

Are you the major antagonist around here? You need better bait.

Laugh all you like. You're crying deep down. Enjoy.

So United wouldn't have been prepared to pay 110k for him a week?

Is this the part were you tell me 250k pw Rooney loves United? he is having a further payrise to confirm his love isn't he?

[Pizy 18,368]

So Moyes says this is the "first of many" big signings.

Let us hope that they miss the top 4 this season so it'll be a bit tougher for them to get any more world class players like Juan.

This transfer would piss me off 10x more if José wasn't our manager. I know with certainty that we'll be right up there despite selling our best player.

[lionsden 4,689]

I actually like Hazard. I'm not bitter in the slightest, if that's what you're hinting at. When I say like, I mean as a footballer. He's clearly a money grabber though, so I don't mind that we missed out on him.

You would know one since you have one on your team (Rooney) and how's Hazard a money grabber btw.