Juan Mata: Manchester United midfielder signs new one-year deal

Juan Mata has signed a one-year contract with Manchester United.Mata was signed by United from Chelsea in 2014. He has played 273 games for United, scoring 51 goals, and providing 47 assists.Although the 33-year old was only used 18 times by United last season, Mata's contribution to a young dressing room at Old Trafford remains highly valued by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.A club statement stated that Juan Mata had agreed to a one year contract. This will keep him at Old Trafford until June 20,22."The World Cup winner's influence over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s young, improving team is invaluable. The manager remains a strong supporter of the fleet-footed Spaniard."Mata's extension announcement follows Thursday's confirmation by Borussia Dortmund that Mata had signed Jadon Sancho, an England forward, in a deal worth around 73 million.Image: Jadon Sancho will join United after Euro 2020Sancho, 21 years old, will have to undergo a medical after his participation in Euro 2020. This will be before he can complete his move to Old Trafford.Dortmund announced on Thursday morning that the stock exchange had confirmed Sancho's personal terms with United. The transfer will be subject to a medical.United is also interested in Raphael Varane Real Madrid defender, as they look for a new partner at centre-back for Harry Maguire.They might turn their attention to France next, as he has now lost his Euros to Switzerland due to penalties.Image: Tom Heaton is back in Manchester United where he began his career.Manchester United has signed Tom Heaton, a free agent goalkeeper.Heaton, an England international, signed a contract with Aston Villa until 2023 after his contract expired last season.The 35-year old will be a competition for Dean Henderson and David de Gea's goalkeepers, while Sergio Romero is expected to leave the club this year. There has been no official confirmation about Lee Grant's future.Heaton, who left United in 1995, has been capped three times for England, and has had spells with Cardiff City and Bristol City as well as Burnley and Villa.Heaton stated: "It's an amazing feeling to be able to return after 13 wonderful years here as a child, and I'm really, really excited about getting started.""I just see it as an amazing opportunity because I still feel that I have a lot to offer and I have the bit in my teeth."I look forward to getting on the ground running. I feel great and look forward to competing with other goalkeepers.