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Juan Mata shows his class by standing in the RAIN to sign autographs and take photos with fans long after Manchester United's final home game against Brentford with the veteran midfielder set to leave Old Trafford

Juan Mata earned plaudits after standing in the rain long after Manchester United's final home game of the season against Brentford to take pictures with supporters and sign autographs.

The 34-year-old will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season when his contract expires following nine seasons with the Red Devils, racking up 283 appearances and four trophies during his service.

Mata was named in the starting XI against the Bees on Monday night by interim boss Ralf Rangnick as a show of respect in what his last ever game at OId Trafford, playing 75 minutes before being replaced by Phil Jones.