Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed that he rejected offers from other clubs before signing a new one-year contract at Old Trafford.
The 33-year-old briefly became a free agent before penning a new deal with Man United last week, which will see the Spaniard enter his ninth season with the Red Devils.
Mata only managed 18 appearances for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side in all competitions during the previous campaign, but remains happy at Old Trafford claiming that he has no intentions of leaving the club.
Speaking to Man United's media, Mata said: "No, to be honest, you have to think about it. Of course, because I was a free agent at the end of my contract and, as is normal in the football world, you receive some calls from different clubs and think about maybe potential new stages in your career but, on the other hand, the feeling of being at this club and especially because of how last season went, probably the most difficult season in my life, it didn't feel natural to me to leave that way.
"Of course, also I'm staying because I still believe I can give so much to the team and I think the club believes the same.
"I'm very, very hopeful and excited to still win trophies here. It's very special to be a player at this club and it's even more special to win trophies and that's why I'm here and all the players are here."
Since arriving from Chelsea in 2014, Mata has scored 51 goals and provided 47 assists in 273 games for the club.
Sammy Wynne
