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Jose Mourinho has been speaking this morning about Juan Mata and the transfer movement over the past week, and had a few details about how the move came about. Here are a few quotes from the presser on the subject:
Mourinho on Mata: 'We allowed Juan to travel and have a medical at Manchester United'. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 24, 2014
Mourinho on Mata: 'Sooner rather than later things will be finalised.' #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 24, 2014
Mourinho on Mata: 'He is a fantastic player. In spite of not playing much for us, I still think he could be important for us.' #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 24, 2014
Mourinho: 'The offer we have received we feel is the right offer for the quality of player.' #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 24, 2014
Mourinho: 'It's a good move for Juan, it's good for the @premierleague, and the offer is the right offer.' #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 24, 2014
Mou: I asked if he was really happy to go, and he said "yes" #cfc #mufc So we are happy, and sad
— Martin Lipton (@MartinLipton) January 24, 2014
Mourinho: 'He was fantastic for Chelsea, and Chelsea were fantastic for him.' #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) January 24, 2014
Mourinho on Mata: 'He was disappointed, frustrated' at not playing more #cfc #mufc
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) January 24, 2014
Like Mourinho, most Chelsea fans will be wishing Mata the best in Manchester. It's a sad day to see him going, but at least he'll get on the pitch consistently in Manchester.
