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Manchester United star Juan Mata says it 'seems surreal' playing for the club after watching the likes of David Beckham and Ryan Giggs when he was growing up as he reflects on his career

Manchester United's Juan Mata has described playing for the Premier League giants as 'surreal' after growing up watching the likes of David Beckham and Ryan Giggs star for the club.

The 32-year-old midfielder has reflected on his career in the new Amazon Prime Video exclusive docuseries Living Abroad.

Mata made the move to United from Chelsea back in 2014 and said it sometimes still 'seems surreal' that he plays for one of the biggest clubs in world football.

Man United's Juan Mata has described playing for the Premier League giants as 'surreal'
The 32-year-old midfielder watched the likes of former United winger David Beckham

The 32-year-old midfielder watched the likes of former United winger David Beckham

Spaniard Mata also saw Ryan Giggs star for Manchester United when he was growing up

'The feeling of being a player at Manchester United is really special and almost unique in football,' he said in the new Spanish football docuseries.