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David Moyes has pledged to throw new boy Juan Mata straight into action against Cardiff City in the Barclays Premier League on Tuesday, then promised there will be more big signings coming to Old Trafford.
Manchester United’s miserable season took a sudden turn for the better with the £37.1million signing of Mata from Chelsea. And now they are increasingly confident Wayne Rooney — whose £250,000-a-week deal has 18 months to run — will agree a new contract.
United’s approach to Rooney has been considerably more inclusive than that taken by Sir Alex Ferguson. It is understood he was made aware of the desire to buy Mata and has been assured there will be more big names on the way in an attempt to influence any decision he will make on his future.
With United ready to go head to head with Chelsea for Southampton left back Luke Shaw this summer, it is clear the Premier League champions are determined to reassert themselves after a difficult first six months under new manager Moyes. With senior players coming to the end of their time at the club, Rooney is also in line to be made captain.
Mata trained with his team-mates for the first time at Carrington on Sunday and has been offered the iconic No 7 shirt made famous by legends such as Bryan Robson, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Spaniard said: ‘It’s a very happy day for me, meeting my team-mates, the manager, seeing the training ground. It’s a massive club and I feel very proud to be here.
‘When I heard of United’s interest I thought, “wow!”
‘For a player like me who is trying to score goals, assist goals and be a creative player, it’s going to be amazing to play with Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie, Adnan, Valencia, Chicharito, Welbeck ... they are all top-level players.’
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