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Juan Mata 'will NOT retire at the end of the season or join Manchester United's coaching staff'... with the Spaniard set to leave Old Trafford on a free transfer after eight years

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata will not retire at the end of the season or join the club's coaching staff, according to reports.

With the 33-year-old's contract expiring in the next few months, it has been suggested that he could call time on his playing career and take up a role on the sidelines at Old Trafford.

Mata has been at the club for over eight years and has made 278 appearances, but he has seen his game time decrease rapidly in recent seasons.

Juan Mata is expected to leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer

Yet according to Fabrizio Romano, the Spaniard has no interest in retirement this summer and has ruled out becoming a coach with United.