The Asturian left the Turkish club with deep gratitude to his teammates and fans
“The atmosphere that you create in our stadium and in all of our matches is second to none,” he said.
Juan Mata, world and European champion with the Spanish team, said goodbye to Galatasaray this Saturday, after a season at the Turkish club, with which he has been proclaimed League champion and who He thanked the footballer for “the effort” and “contribution”, “proud to be part of this family forever”.
“We wish you success in your future career, teacher.“, the entity wished him through his social networks, after a year in which he has played 18 games, five as a starter, with three goals and one assist throughout the 492 minutes of play. Of the last twelve games, all as a substitute, he played five. He came to Galatasaray from Manchester United. He previously played for Valencia and Chelsea, as well as for the Spanish team.
“I’m not sad because it ended, but happy because it happened“Mata wrote on his social networks, referring to his time at Galatasaray.
“I am very proud to be a part of this family forever. The atmosphere that you create in our stadium and in our away games is second to none.. We always feel like we’re playing at home,” he told the fans.
“We are the best team in the country for their dedication, professionalism and, most importantly, love and loyalty to the shield,” he said of the team.
And he highlighted: “I’ve been in many different locker rooms, I’ve played with many players, but the camaraderie we had and the forever friends I was able to make this season is something I won’t forget. The atmosphere we created between us made us champions.”
“I will always be one of you”, proclaimed Mata, who dedicated a few words to the Argentine Mauro Icardi: “Thank you for giving me the trophy that I was missingbut you still owe me money from our bets on direct free kicks.”