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Juan Mata has denied that he is hoping to make an exit from Chelsea despite talk of a potential move this summer. According to several reports, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho wants to sell Mata to fund a deal for other players.
Barcelona are amongst the teams interested in the attacking midfielder, who starred last year for Chelsea pulling the strings alongside Frank Lampard.<br />
Mata is bemused by reports that he will soon be leaving the club.<br />
“I do not know,” Mata said. “Mourinho will want to see everyone and make his judgements. From the club, the last time I spoke with them, they communicated confidence and told me that I was a very important player.<br />
“About Real Madrid I have only good words. I spent four years there growing as a player and as a person. I have many friends there and I stay in touch with people. But I have spent two good years in London, so the only thing I am thinking about is to keep enjoying this league and this city which I love.”
Written by Ketan Patel
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