Mata

[Evenmydoghatesunited]

Agent M likely to play Mata out of position as the golden rule is must not upset Shrek at any cost or he might takes his bat and ball to London. I can see Gollum asking Mata to play deeper than he'd like or be useful for and wouldn't even surprise me if he thought cover for the suspended Vidic wasnt a bad idea.

[Bluez]

I am not sure where he will play. He is a number 10, and only a number 10. He is not flexible. Rooney plays as a number 10. This is exactly why Kagawa doesn't get a look in, how Gollum will play Mata and rooney together will be interesting to see

[Bridge'srightfoot]

Think he can play anywhere in a 3 behind the front man. In theory him, Rooney and Januzaj behind Van Persie would be very good. Good news is they haven't got two world class Central mids behind

Which means Young and Valencia are going to play where exactly?

Ratboy called it when he said that they are going to have to change their entire style of play to accommodate playing Mata and Rooney in the same side.

it's not like their current style is working though is it? Out of both domestic cups and out the premier league race also. I still think mata is better than any of Chelsea other players.

[Beefymcfc]

Has he signed yet?

[Dameerto]

I bloody well hope so, I will be delighted to see them spunk money on the wrong positions. You keep strengthening that attacking line Davey boy - don't listen to that nonsense about midfield and defence!

[Esky]

Hi everyone,

As you can imagine this is a very important day in my life, and with these lines I would like to express the memories and emotions that come to me as I write.

This letter is written from my heart, and first of all I would like to say that I will never forget all the affection given to me by the Chelsea fans. From the very first day until the last. With your support and affection I have grown up as a player and I have had an amazing time both on and off the pitch. I will always feel the gratitude towards you. Always.

No words are enough to give back all the things I have received. There has been plenty of good moments: the FA Cup, my first trophy as a Blue; the immense happiness of winning titles for the first time in the club’s history, such as that magical Champions League night in Munich and the Europa League… On the other hand, I have experienced some complicated situations from a personal point of view, mainly during the last six months.

Every message I got through the social media, every nice word you have said to me on the street, and of course, your support in the stadium, has made me feel incredibly proud of the Chelsea fans; you deserve a team like the one you’ve got, with so many fantastic players. I won’t forget the faith you put in me when I was given the player of the year award the last two seasons. I feel really proud and I will never forget those nights.

Thank you so much for the way you have treated me, you have been unbelievable.

I hope you understand that after going through a complicated and, for me, new situation in the last few months, I believe this is the best choice in order to carry on with my football career and to keep enjoying this sport. Before last summer, my intention was to stay here for a long time; as long as the club wanted me to, and to keep winning trophies for Chelsea FC. This is how happy I was in the club and in the city.

However, as you all know, things changed after the preseason. From feeling like an important player, I started to experience some difficult situations and I felt unable to help the team to the extent that I wanted and was used to. Obviously, I fully respect the circumstances.

Football is a team sport and it’s not easy to play regularly in such a good squad. In sports you may win or lose, but the most important thing is to give everything. I hope you know and feel that I have always done so. In every game, in every training session, without exception. I have always tried my best for the club.

I would like to emphasise the affection, admiration and respect that I’ve had for my former team mates since the first day. I want to thank the captains for their help and understanding at all times. They made me feel comfortable when I arrived and they have supported me throughout the difficult times this season. I thank all my former team mates for these two and a half years and I wish them the best, personally and professionally, for the future.

Of course I have been closer to some of them, but the most important thing is that my years in Chelsea have left me with great friends. Friends forever, football rivalries aside.

I also want to highlight the day-to-day job of every member of the Chelsea staff: medical team, kit men, staff at Cobham and Stamford Bridge, media and marketing department, Chelsea TV team… All of them are very important in making this club a great one. Thank you for your treatment and your efforts to make the life of the players easier.

Furthermore, thanks to every manager I have had the pleasure to work with during my time here. They have all been a big help for my progression as a player. I have always respected their decisions, whatever they were; they made me more mature and a stronger person. You learn from everything, and certain situations make you think about other team mates who are coping with similar situations more regularly.

Thank you Andre for giving me the opportunity to join Chelsea FC. Without your support, none of this would have happened. To Robbie and Rafa, for their unlimited trust in me. And to Jose, for making me a stronger player, because in difficult moments, I have learnt to remain positive and to keep working hard.

Lastly, I want to thank the Club, and in particular its owner, Roman Abramovich, for trusting me and making an important investment when signing me. Also for their understanding regarding my situation over the last months. I’m very glad to have been part of the squad that made his and our dream come true: winning the Champions League on that unforgettable night in Munich. Additionally, my years in Chelsea have been profitable for the club, which I’m very pleased about.

I want to make clear that the stage that now comes to an end has been extremely important for me, personally and professionally. Although many of you, like myself, never thought this moment would come, this is football and a new chapter is about to begin.

I would have liked to say good bye to all of you in the stadium, or in a press conference, but it has not been possible. I’m sure, i will be able to do it in the future, because is what you deserve. Evidently, today is a day of mixed feelings, remembering the past and looking forward to the future and what it has to bring.

I look forward to being happy and to enjoy what I like the most: play football. I will never forget my time in Chelsea and the affection I take with me, I will keep forever. I wish you the best. A big hug to all of you.

THANK YOU so much, Juan

One of the most likable players on and off the pitch.

Inevitable that Rooney/RVP/Mata will galvanize them now.

[dario2739]

Very nice letter from Mata, seems he has a genuine affection for Chelsea fans... So he signs for the Rags and effectively puts two fingers up to them!

[Michigan Blue]

Seems a great bloke. Shame he's joining that horrible mob.

[Original Dub]

Awh... such a lovely letter.

I'm sure that whatever gripe yaya had with him was uncalled for and will now ease because of this move.

Bring on the derby.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

Mata might not be their ideal number 1 target, but make no mistake he'll strengthen them.

1st of all Rooney is out so he can slit straight into number 10.

Other options, just off the top of my head could be 433 with him behind Rooney and rvp. Top of a diamond midfield. Drifting in from wide ala silva or even just putting him in rotation with Rooney and rvp to keep all 3 fit.

I for one am not happy he's going. He's not leaving Chelsea cos he can't fit in, he's leaving cos Jose doesn't want him to.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Great footballer

Can't disagree. No matter which way people want to spin it, it's a bad thing in long term although in short term might help our title bid should Chelsea hit injury crisis.

[Niall Quinns Discopants]

Hi everyone,

As you can imagine this is a very important day in my life, and with these lines I would like to express the memories and emotions that come to me as I write.

This letter is written from my heart, and first of all I would like to say that I will never forget all the affection given to me by the Chelsea fans. From the very first day until the last. With your support and affection I have grown up as a player and I have had an amazing time both on and off the pitch. I will always feel the gratitude towards you. Always.

No words are enough to give back all the things I have received. There has been plenty of good moments: the FA Cup, my first trophy as a Blue; the immense happiness of winning titles for the first time in the club’s history, such as that magical Champions League night in Munich and the Europa League… On the other hand, I have experienced some complicated situations from a personal point of view, mainly during the last six months.

Every message I got through the social media, every nice word you have said to me on the street, and of course, your support in the stadium, has made me feel incredibly proud of the Chelsea fans; you deserve a team like the one you’ve got, with so many fantastic players. I won’t forget the faith you put in me when I was given the player of the year award the last two seasons. I feel really proud and I will never forget those nights.

Thank you so much for the way you have treated me, you have been unbelievable.

I hope you understand that after going through a complicated and, for me, new situation in the last few months, I believe this is the best choice in order to carry on with my football career and to keep enjoying this sport. Before last summer, my intention was to stay here for a long time; as long as the club wanted me to, and to keep winning trophies for Chelsea FC. This is how happy I was in the club and in the city.

However, as you all know, things changed after the preseason. From feeling like an important player, I started to experience some difficult situations and I felt unable to help the team to the extent that I wanted and was used to. Obviously, I fully respect the circumstances.

Football is a team sport and it’s not easy to play regularly in such a good squad. In sports you may win or lose, but the most important thing is to give everything. I hope you know and feel that I have always done so. In every game, in every training session, without exception. I have always tried my best for the club.

I would like to emphasise the affection, admiration and respect that I’ve had for my former team mates since the first day. I want to thank the captains for their help and understanding at all times. They made me feel comfortable when I arrived and they have supported me throughout the difficult times this season. I thank all my former team mates for these two and a half years and I wish them the best, personally and professionally, for the future.

Of course I have been closer to some of them, but the most important thing is that my years in Chelsea have left me with great friends. Friends forever, football rivalries aside.

I also want to highlight the day-to-day job of every member of the Chelsea staff: medical team, kit men, staff at Cobham and Stamford Bridge, media and marketing department, Chelsea TV team… All of them are very important in making this club a great one. Thank you for your treatment and your efforts to make the life of the players easier.

Furthermore, thanks to every manager I have had the pleasure to work with during my time here. They have all been a big help for my progression as a player. I have always respected their decisions, whatever they were; they made me more mature and a stronger person. You learn from everything, and certain situations make you think about other team mates who are coping with similar situations more regularly.

Thank you Andre for giving me the opportunity to join Chelsea FC. Without your support, none of this would have happened. To Robbie and Rafa, for their unlimited trust in me. And to Jose, for making me a stronger player, because in difficult moments, I have learnt to remain positive and to keep working hard.

Lastly, I want to thank the Club, and in particular its owner, Roman Abramovich, for trusting me and making an important investment when signing me. Also for their understanding regarding my situation over the last months. I’m very glad to have been part of the squad that made his and our dream come true: winning the Champions League on that unforgettable night in Munich. Additionally, my years in Chelsea have been profitable for the club, which I’m very pleased about.

I want to make clear that the stage that now comes to an end has been extremely important for me, personally and professionally. Although many of you, like myself, never thought this moment would come, this is football and a new chapter is about to begin.

I would have liked to say good bye to all of you in the stadium, or in a press conference, but it has not been possible. I’m sure, i will be able to do it in the future, because is what you deserve. Evidently, today is a day of mixed feelings, remembering the past and looking forward to the future and what it has to bring.

I look forward to being happy and to enjoy what I like the most: play football. I will never forget my time in Chelsea and the affection I take with me, I will keep forever. I wish you the best. A big hug to all of you.

THANK YOU so much, Juan

One of the most likable players on and off the pitch.

Inevitable that Rooney/RVP/Mata will galvanize them now.

Hate to praise a new rag but that's class. Not only saying thanks Romes A. for the dough and cheers to fans but also thanking everyone in and around the club who make it possible.

[charvet_wonderland]

He's just copied & pasted that from the one Andy Cole wrote to us

[nottsblue]

A top signing for the rags. Yes, they have probably overpaid but its January and it is a statement of intent. He may not save this season and probably wont, but you can bet next year likely be different. A couple more good signings and them bastards will be back. Not they they've really been away like the dippers though. Not necessarily at league winners standard but challenging for top 4 again. Their demise, which we all dream of, is perhaps a tad premature.

I dont hold with the notion he cant play in their system. He is a class player and as such will probably fit in anywhere where asked. Still think RVP will fuck off and at £300k a week for another 4 years, would love Shrek to stay. Better that than improve Chelsea.

Let us not forget their defence and midfield needs a lot of work on it so all the rags crowing the title is going back to the swamp still clueless. They wont be as shit as this year but they still wont be good enough to win it. Just hope this is a one off transfer and more dont come before month is out

[Piccsnumberoneblue]

The truth is that the introduction of FFP in the Prem assures them of a place at the top. With the possible rider that their management at the top have a tendancy to do things on the cheap.

[Ted Hughes]

He's just copied & pasted that from the one Andy Cole wrote to us

Like.


This letter thingy fills me with optimism. When has anyone nice ever succeeded at Old Trafford ?

It is a cunts' place.

[Bridge'srightfoot]

Great footballer

Can't disagree. No matter which way people want to spin it, it's a bad thing in long term although in short term might help our title bid should Chelsea hit injury crisis.

Agree. However people spin it, Jose has inexplicably just thrown them a huge lifeline. Quality player who didn't deserve to be forced our Chelsea.

[PeterParker]

Remember this, Jose sent a player that he doesn't want, but who is world class, to a club where he wanted to go. He got rid of a problem and he made another great contact with the filth.

Make no mistake, the fucker wants in. He wants Gollum`s position. He always wanted that, just remember what wank fest he had with old Taggart, just hoping the fucker will select him as his succesor.

Don't know about you, but i really want us to murder Chelsea at home.

[zuricity]

I expect he'll get injured on tuesday, not having played for so long.

[Moonchesteri]

Remember this, Jose sent a player that he doesn't want, but who is world class, to a club where he wanted to go. He got rid of a problem and he made another great contact with the filth.

Make no mistake, the fucker wants in. He wants Gollum`s position. He always wanted that, just remember what wank fest he had with old Taggart, just hoping the fucker will select him as his succesor.

Don't know about you, but i really want us to murder Chelsea at home.

I think you're spot on with this.