Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free While some Manchester United fans are perplexed with the club's decision to hand Juan Mata a new contract, many more have moved to point out what an important role he will still have to play at Old Trafford.
It has been the first exciting week of the summer for United, as on Thursday it was confirmed that the long chase for Jadon Sancho is over, after United agreed a fee with Borussia Dortmund for the winger.
The good news was followed up on Friday with the announcement that Spanish maestro Mata has agreed to extend his stay at the club and signed a new one-year deal.
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