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Juan Mata 'reaches free transfer agreement with Galatasaray'

Juan Mata is set to sign for Galatasaray on a free transfer having agreed personal terms with the Turkish side, according to reports.

The Spanish playmaker, who called an end to his eight-year spell with Manchester United at the end of June, will reportedly arrive in Istanbul this week before Galatasaray announces the signing.

Mata featured in 285 matches during his time at Old Trafford, scoring 51 and assisting 47 under managers David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick and Ralf Rangnick.

Juan Mata is 'set to sign for Galatasaray on a free transfer having agreed terms with the club'
The midfielder called an end to his Manchester United career in June after an eight-year spell

During his time with the Red Devils, the 2010 World Cup winner also claimed an FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League trophy.