Mata finalises record move from Chelsea to United


Chelsea's Juan Mata acknowledges the fans after winning their game against Swindon Town in their English League Cup soccer match at the County Ground in Swindon, western England September 24, 2013. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Spain playmaker Juan Mata has completed his move from Chelsea to Premier League rivals Manchester United for a club record transfer fee of 37.1 million pounds ($61.22 million).

"I am thrilled to be joining United," the 25-year-old told the club's website (www.manutd.com) on Saturday.

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