bababoom 4,478 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Marca isn't always right though, they did say that Aguero was going to Real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What's your obsession with Mata wearing No 10 lolOh don't get him started on squad numbers, he's only just stopped going on about GK44. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanicus 5,208 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Will someone, please record interview? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino- 116 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 And do not deny that Mata comes to replace Modric suggest itself as Harry Redknapp?Mata is a player who can hang as the wing and in midfield behind the strikers would not be surprised if are right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCFC 357 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Juan Mata is an experienced head on young shoulders. Such is the poise of Chelsea's latest signing, it's hard to believe he's only 23.Looking back at photographs of him signing for Valencia in July 2007, shaking the hand of a smiling Juan Soler - the president who brought the club to near-financial ruin - it is a reminder of just how much Mata has experienced in a mere four years in eastern Spain, and how his maturity has shone throughout.Mata's emergence was pretty much the only bright spot of Ronald Koeman's disastrous spell in charge at the Mestalla. Having arrived from Castilla (Real Madrid's B team), Mata has spoken of the initial "loneliness" of joining a Valencia side beset by egos amidst general institutional chaos.Yet after being given his debut by Koeman's predecessor Quique Sanchez Flores, Mata became a regular under the much-criticised Dutchman and has never looked back.During his time in the capital Mata had already had his first taste of international success, as part of the Spain side which won the European Under-19 Championship in Poland in 2006. In a squad that also included Barcelona's Gerard Pique and current Sporting Lisbon duo Diego Capel and Jeffren, he won the player of the tournament trophy.A year after being part of the Spain squad that won the World Cup in South Africa, he spent this June as an over-age player captaining the Under-21s to victory at the European Championship in Denmark.That said, there is no swagger or star attitude about Mata.In a recent interview with Esquire, Mata described his relationship with the national team at all levels as "a love affair", and that rather than be insulted by the request to drop down to the Under-21s, he was proud to be involved.As a real team man, it is easy to see why Valencia coach Unai Emery built his side around Mata after the departures of David Villa and David Silva.Mata's goal record in his professional career is just short of one in every three games, so Villas-Boas is getting the sort of forward that he has been looking for - a player with excellent close control and acceleration who can stretch the game, but who can equally drop inside to score a goal.Mata has predominantly featured on the left for Valencia so theoretically could provide competition for Florent Malouda. But he is versatile enough to play in a variety of roles - he is strong with both feet and is happy to cut in from the right, and can even do a job in the hole behind a lone striker.This recipe served the coach well at Porto last season, where he had Radamel Falcao in the centre with Hulk and Silvestre Varela on the flanks.While their detractors have lampooned the players attracted by Abramovich-era Chelsea as mere mercenaries, Stamford Bridge sides of recent times have always shown a desire and mental strength that contradicts that caricature.Mata promises to be a formidable addition to that tradition - while adding a much-needed touch of flair.http://news.bbc.co.u...ll/14618068.stmThe captions:- Spain winger Mata has represented his country at every level from under-16- One of Mata's outstanding qualities is that he enjoys being part of a team- Mata scored 46 goals for Valencia and made 52 assists in his 174 appearances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnchelsea 79 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Photos: Juan Mata - Chelsea player Maestro Mata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naked Mole Rat 437 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 i thought Lukaku was number 18 anyway..No, I mean from Anderlecht. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,533 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 No, I mean from Anderlecht.lost me now mate ...don`t know why you brought up lukaku changing numbers so Modric could have 14. never mind tho,don`t look like we`ll be getting Modric anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Abramovich 175 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 No, I mean from Anderlecht.He wore 14, hence the link to Modric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naked Mole Rat 437 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 lost me now mate ...don`t know why you brought up lukaku changing numbers so Modric could have 14. never mind tho,don`t look like we`ll be getting Modric anyway.Don't give up yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluephoenix 1,131 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 very very happy lets go get the UCL cup AVB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRiver 1,512 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Glad to see him training with the team and that he's finally a blue. I hope he plays against Norwich in the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endrit 39 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Photos: Juan Mata - Chelsea player Thanks for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Already in love with this guy! I haven't been this excited over a transfer since Sheva joined! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11095_7123261,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Great to get this deal finally concluded and i am sure he will start against Norwich. Came across very well in his CTV interview and i am sure he will be a big impact on our team and the way we play this season. Exactly the sort of player we have been crying out for for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I do hope we'll see him against Norwich, another minute of Kalou this season and I may top myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Shouldn't this now be closed, since this is in the 'transfer talk' section and this sin't a transfer-esque discussion?I really don't want to be 'that guy' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 http://www.skysports...7123261,00.htmlLMAO, it took him this long to realise that?Luka will stay professional if he remains at Tottenham, but will he give it his all? Not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I do hope we'll see him against Norwich, another minute of Kalou this season and I may top myself.Lol, given the lack of real input from the wings already this season he will 100% start against Norwich..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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