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Manchester United feel particularly disappointed at Juan Mata leaving, with a report revealing he rejected a move into other parts of the club.

The 34-year-old was out of contract this summer, like other players who have also left Old Trafford. Indeed, United further confirmed the exits of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard this week.

Pogba and Lingard still have a lot of their careers to play, but Mata is edging towards the end of his time on the field.

As a result, the Manchester Evening News has revealed how United had plans for him in the inner workings of the club.

Man Utd offered him Mata one more playing contract with the promise of an ‘administrative’ role at Old Trafford.

Club chiefs saw him following a similar path to fellow Spaniards Xabi Alonso, Xavi and Carles Puyol. Puyol has set up an agency, while Xavi and Alonso have moved into coaching.

However, Mata