Gerrard is ending a 17-year association with his boyhood club before departing for MLS outfit LA Galaxy in the summer and played his final home game for the Reds on Saturday, as Crystal Palace won 3-1 at Anfield.
A host of players past and present have already given their thoughts on Gerrard's impending exit and Manchester United's Mata has now added his own sentiments.
"I take this opportunity to wish good luck to Steven Gerrard after his farewell in Anfield," he wrote in his official blog on juanmata8.com.
"Regardless of rivalries, he is a player that leaves an indelible mark on both European and world football."
United also played their final home game of the season this weekend, drawing 1-1 with Arsenal to confirm a fourth-place finish, and Mata says the fans will be key to winning silverware in the future after a "touching" lap of honour.
"We know we have played very good games this season but at the same time the team and the fans have had to cope with tough moments, and even so they have shown unconditional support," the attacking midfielder added.
"This union with our fans will be the key to celebrate titles soon. They deserve it. As every year, the lap of honour after the game was touching."
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