Juan Mata has announced he will return to Manchester this summer, but he will be curating an exhibition all about football rather than playing it. The 34-year-old departed Manchester United after an eight-year spell a year ago and will make a return to his former home as part of this year's Manchester International Festival.
Mata, who was himself known for his artistry on the pitch, will co-curate an exhibition about the beautiful game with Berlin-based artist Hans Ulrich Obrist.
'The Trequartista – Art and Football United' exhibition will bring together 11 contemporary artists and 11 footballers to produce new works inspired by the Trequartista, a legendary position and style in football that is rapidly disappearing.
