For the Burgos midfielder, the sense of belonging is more important than the economic factor. That's why the anticipation of his return is growing among Oviedo fans.
We are about to arrive in Ecuador for the winter market and Real Oviedo has not yet made a statement on the signing of Juan Mata. Since the creative midfielder declared that he would no longer continue at Vissel Kobe, Negotiations began in the offices in Oviedo. The truth is that there are still no signs or white smoke in the operation.
But that does not mean the illusion and hope are gone. What the Carbayón club lacks in effectiveness, there is plenty of optimism. And the blue and white company believe that Juan Mata will not let money guide him in making the decision about which his next team will be. It's no secret to anyone that several clubs from exotic leagues are behind his signing.
Although Oviedo believes Juan Mata will not earn much, there are still questions to be resolved regarding his signing
When Galatasaray announced the non-continuity of the Burgos midfielder earlier this season, the Oviedo team lit a candle of hope. But some payroll complications prevented the 2010 World Cup winner from joining the club where he made his professional debut in 2003.
Even before Mata came to the Superlig (Turkish league), Oviedo had already switched to the creative midfielder. But as at the 2023 summer market, there were financial problems. Now, as the old saying goes, it's the third time that counts, and sporting director Roberto Suárez is already negotiating directly with the player's agent.
Oviedo appeals to Juan Mata's feelings to complete his signing
Beyond the financial, the Oviedista team wants to have peace of mind when they have the player's word. ANDOptimism is the key to the operation and it is something that is latent. Mata completed his professional training in the Carbayón club's youth system and although he did not make it into the first team, he is another son of Carlos Tartiere. That's how the vast majority of fans see it.
In short, Juan Mata is another icon at Real Oviedo and the fact that he is making his professional retirement in the blue and white team is an unprecedented fact. For now, there are still 19 days left until the dream comes true and Roberto Suárez is making preparations as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, the creative midfielder is resting after winning the championship in Japan.