Ex-Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata is on the road again in Australia and joins Melbourne Victory for his second Stint in the A-League after leaving West Sydney.
The 37-year-old Mata joined the victory for a one-season deal, the club announced on Tuesday. He had made seven starts in 23 performances with West Sydney Wanderers and scored one goal.
«I am excited to come to Melbourne and be part of one of the most respected clubs in the competition and to play for the incredible members and fans,» said Mata in a statement.
Victory Coach Arthur Diles tries to go better after reaching the A-League Grand Final last year and lost to Melbourne City 1-0 in the championship match.
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«We are incredibly happy to add someone from Juan’s experience and character to the team,» Diles said in a statement.
Mata’s career Before moving to Australia, the winning of the World Cup 2010 and 2012 EURO with Spain included. He won the Copa del Rey in Valencia in 2008 before moving to Chelsea, where he won the Champions League, FA Cup, Europa League and FA Community Shield between 2011 and 2014.
Mata spent nine years at Man United, where he won the Europa League, FA Cup, League Cup and Community Shield and scored 51 goals in 285 performances.
He then had short stints in Galatasaray and Vissel Kobe, and won the Super Lig in Turkey and J1 League respectively before he came to the Wanderers in September in September.
Published on September 16, 2025
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