Seeing that the winter window is close, the La Liga powers have accelerated the pace of reinforcements. This includes Real Sociedad. It is reported that Real Sociedad, who are interested in reinforcing the midfield, are ready to take advantage of the winter window to sign Manchester United player Juan Mata. Considering that he has been abandoned by two managers, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ronnick, it is believed that Manchester United management is willing to release him. La Liga fans are looking forward to this: Real Sociedad will have David Silva and Mata, two midfield masters, and will not be allowed to take off! If you don't do well, you will steal the top four positions of Barca.
Back last summer, the increasingly marginalized Mata had the idea of leaving United. However, under the painstaking persuasion of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he finally chose to extend the contract by one year to the summer of 2022. I thought that I would be able to get more opportunities to play after the renewal of my contract, but I did not expect to become a regular on the bench. According to statistics, Mata has only played three games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, adding up to 151 minutes. Such a cold reception is obviously far from Mata's expectations.
With Solskjaer out of school, Lonnick took up his post. However, this change of coach did not give Mata a chance again, and the 33-year-old is still unable to play the game. Because of this, Mata had the idea of leaving the team while taking advantage of the winter window. Seeing this, Real Sociedad threw an olive branch. In order to be able to broker the deal, Royal Sociedad President Pereybe invited Mata's father and agent to dinner. In addition to contacting feelings, it is natural to discuss Mata's transfer matters.
Considering that Mata has been with the team for many years and only half a year left on his contract, Manchester United management is willing to release people at a low price. Referring to the transfer cases of sending off meritorious players in the past, it is likely to be the kind of transfer that "gives some money to take people away". This is definitely a good thing for Real Sociedad, who has invested little. Because of this, Mata's transfer to Real Sociedad is very promising.
Once so, Real Sociedad will be backed by David Silva and Mata, two Premier League midfield masters, the equivalent of a dual-core driver. Coupled with the forward "new Ibrahimovic" Isaac and Spain's popular international Oyazavar, Real Sociedad's midfield strength is definitely a first-class level in La Liga. Coupled with the fourth-fewest defensive line in La Liga, Real Sociedad, which is well attacked and defended, is expected to launch a fierce attack on the top four of La Liga. This is not a good thing for Atletico and Barca, who are also reduced to the fourth army. Barca, in particular, are likely to be squeezed out of the top four and then miss out on next season's Champions League qualification.
Due to the poor results this season, Barca basically withdrew from the ranks of the La Liga title competition, and could only watch Real Madrid and Sevilla fight in the dark. Even the hardcore Barca fans have to admit that the goal this season is to qualify for the Champions League. However, this goal remains difficult. Counting on the Europa League to win the title and qualify for next season's Champions League? Obviously not very reliable. Because this season's Europa League can be called Champions League level: Atalanta, Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, Leipzig are not easy to deal with. Not to mention that the "European Union lord" Sevilla also personally went off.
Relatively speaking, La Liga is much more reliable. Of course, it is not too stable. After all, Real Madrid and Sevilla are likely to win the top two places in the league, and the remaining two places Areca need to compete with Atletico Madrid and Real Betis. Now Real Sociedad has ushered in a new midfield core and has become Barca's rivals. Considering Xavi's lack of coaching experience in the top league, Barca, who are not strong, are likely to lose the fourth battle this season. From this point alone, Mata's joining could be the last straw that crushed Barca.