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Former Manchester United star Juan Mata is reportedly set to depart Western Sydney Wanderers for an additional membership within the A-League.
Mata’s time at United
Mata joined United in 2014 from Chelsea in a deal value round £37.1m. He arrived at Outdated Trafford with a spectacular repute as probably the greatest technicians in Europe on the time.
The Spaniard made 285 appearances throughout all competitions for United, scoring a formidable 51 objectives in that interval.
He helped the Crimson Devils win the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Europa League and the Neighborhood Protect. Mata departed United in 2022 after the expiry of his contract.
His final sport was an away conflict in opposition to Crystal Palace in Might 2022.
After departing United, Mata had spells at Galatasaray and Vissel Kobe in Japan earlier than becoming a member of Western Sydney Wanderers in September final 12 months.
Mata made his debut for Wanderers the next month throughout a gathering with Sydney FC. He netted his first objective for the facet on 1 January 2025 in opposition to Macarthur FC.
After only one 12 months with Wanderers, The Courier Mail now reveal that Mata is already on his method out, however he’s poised to stay within the A-League.
Mata set to swap golf equipment
The Courier Mail say that Mata has acquired a proposal to proceed with Wanderers however he has determined to reject it.
The 37-year-old is eager on persevering with his profession with Melbourne Victory.
“Wanderers officers needed to re-sign the Spanish veteran, who made 23 appearances, however solely seven as a starter, for Western Sydney final season.”
“Nonetheless, it’s understood that the 37-year-old midfielder has as an alternative opted to hitch a Victory facet hoping to go one higher within the upcoming A-League season after dropping the previous two grand finals.”
It’s understood that Mata will likely be handed extra taking part in time by Victory boss Arthur Diles – an element that will have influenced his resolution to half methods with Wanderers.
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