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Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has accomplished a change from Western Sydney Wanderers to fellow A-League outfit Melbourne Victory.
Mata ditches Wanderers
Earlier this month, a report coated by The Peoples Particular person relayed that Mata had made the choice to go away Wanderers after only one 12 months with the membership.
He joined Wanderers final 12 months from Japanese facet Vissel Kobe.
It was reported that Mata’s resolution to go away Wanderers stemmed from his need for extra enjoying time as he approaches the twilight of his illustrious profession.
Now, the change has been confirmed, with Mata the newest addition to the Victory squad.
Mata formally indicators for Victory
Confirming the information on X, Mata wrote, “Thanks very a lot to all of the Western Sydney Wanderers household: everybody who’s a part of the membership, followers, RBB… You’re such a particular membership and can always remember the way you welcomed me and your assist via the season.”
“Your imaginative and prescient in utilizing the facility of soccer to positively affect society units you aside and you’ll all the time have a pal in me.”
“All one of the best for the long run, thanks for this glorious expertise in Sydney and for having opened the A-Leagues door to me. I’m actually proud to have worn your shirt.”
Thanks very a lot to all of the @wswanderersfc household: everybody who’s a part of the membership, followers, RBB… You’re such a particular membership and can always remember the way you welcomed me and your assist via the season. Your imaginative and prescient in utilizing the facility of soccer to positively affect society… https://t.co/7Qyc51US9v
— Juan Mata García (@juanmata8) September 15, 2025
Mata added, “I’m excited to be coming to Melbourne and to be a part of some of the revered golf equipment within the League and enjoying in entrance of the unimaginable members and followers.”
“I’m pushed and motivated to assist this group win trophies, and to work with the Membership as a part of a longer-term plan to strengthen soccer within the nation.”
Victory head coach Arthur Diles hailed Mata’s intensive expertise and data of the sport, tipping him to change into a key squad member.
Mata made 285 appearances throughout all competitions for United, scoring a powerful 51 objectives in that interval.
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