Manchester United superstar set to make shock move to Real Madrid

Solari is a firm admirer of Mata's talents

Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari has demanded the club sanction a deal for Manchester United attacker Juan Mata.

The Spaniard is out of contract in the summer and has started just seven Premier League games this season under manager Jose Mourinho.

At 30, Mata is keen for more game time and according to Spanish news outlet El Gol Digital, via the Express , Mata has caught the eye of Real Madrid boss Santiago Solari.

Mata has scored four times and registered two assists in 16 appearances for United.

Volleyball and Handball
Bitok steps down from Malkia Strikers' technical bench amid controversy
By AFP 11 hrs ago
Football
Why VAR could be scrapped next season as clubs set to vote
By AFP 12 hrs ago
Football
Kenyan football and athletics disrupted by stadium closures
Rugby
Why Rugby Super Series is a launch pad for emerging talent