The biggest move of the January transfer window was Juan Mata from Chelsea to Manchester United. Of all the Premier League transfer rumors and those transactions that actually materialized, this was by far the biggest story. Juan Mata officially became a member of United today as he came to the club to do his medical. There were lots of pics posted of Mata with David Moyes, David de Gea and others. The 37 million pounds man will wear #8 for the Red Devils.
It was reported earlier that he would ear the iconic #7. But that will not be the case.
Here’s some social media reaction to Juan Mata being introduced. Some good Twitter pics from the first day with Juan Mata as a member of the Reds.
Juan Mata was reportedly “Stunned” when he entered the #MUFC trophy room, ‘Never seen so many trophies in his life’ pic.twitter.com/a59Rahc5N3
— Welcome Mata (@SirAlexStand) January 25, 2014
First picture of Juan Mata in a #Mufc shirt pic.twitter.com/WGP70bgxuo
— Juan Mata MUFC (@MataMUFC) January 25, 2014
This is how Juan Mata arrived at Manchester United today for his medical: https://t.co/HlywfcygjJ pic.twitter.com/rFg8BOm0bF
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 25, 2014
Juan Mata could be presented as a Man Utd player on Monday after having medical over weekend. #SSN
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 25, 2014
According to SkySportsNews, Juan Mata will wear the legendary number 7 on his shirt. #MataMUFC pic.twitter.com/kW6wDVlb0d
— Juan Mata MUFC (@MataMUFC) January 25, 2014
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