Juan Mata says He joined Manchester United to win Premier League
Juan Mata has insisted he joined Manchester United to win the Premier League title as he will be presented to the media on Monday following his club-record £37.1million signing from Chelsea.
Doing so this season would appear difficult as Manchester United currently lie seventh in the premier league, but the 25-year-old wants to bring silverware to United.
“I would like to win the Premier League,” he said in an interview with MUTV.
“It’s a very, very special trophy and I think at this club you can achieve anything. I am young and I have been lucky enough to win some trophies, but I want to win a lot more.”
Mata, who is in line to make his United debut against Cardiff on Tuesday night in the number 8 shirt, admitted he was surprised Chelsea were prepared to let him go midway through the season.
“To be honest I think it’s a bit surprising, but I have to say I am really grateful to Chelsea – to the owner, to the people working in the club and to the fans,” he said.
“The last six months were difficult for me, I didn’t play as much as I wanted to. I understand that football is a team sport and I respected that situation. But the chance to come to Manchester United was a great chance for me to carry on with my career, they are a massive club.”
The Spaniard was Chelsea’s player of the year for the past two seasons and wrote an open letter to the club’s fans on his official website, saying he would never forget their affection.