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World Cup winner Juan Mata is set for a second season in Australia aged 37 after joining Melbourne Victory on Tuesday.
The former Manchester United, Chelsea, and Spain star moves from Western Sydney Wanderers, where he scored one goal and had three assists in 22 appearances.
“I am driven and motivated to help this team win trophies and to work with the club as part of a longer-term plan to strengthen football in the country,” said Mata.
Juan Mata further stated that he has joined Victory in the hope of getting more playing time.
“I’m not somebody that demands game time for just the sake of it,” said Mata.
“I really felt the energy in the club. I really felt that they wanted me here. I am driven and motivated to help this team win trophies and to work with the club as part of a longer-term plan to strengthen football in the country.”
The attacking midfielder signed a 12-month deal with A-League side Sydney last year after departing Japanese team Vissel Kobe. However, he was mostly used off the bench last season.
Mata won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and was a European champion with his country two years later.
He won the Champions League with Chelsea and the Europa League with the London club and Manchester United.
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