Juan Mata finds new club after Vissel Kobe exit: Details
Juan Mata, the former Chelsea and Manchester United star, has embarked on a new journey in his football career. He has recently signed a contract with Australian club Western Sydney Wanderers. This move comes after his departure from Japanese team Vissel Kobe earlier this year, marking a significant shift in his professional trajectory. Here are further details.
Mata's career highlights and achievements
Mata is a highly decorated footballer, having won the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup during his time at Chelsea. He also clinched the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Europa League with Manchester United. The Spanish midfielder has represented his country in two FIFA World Cups (2010 and 2014) as well as two European Championships (2012 and 2016).
Mata's journey from Europe to Asia
Before joining Western Sydney Wanderers, Mata had a stint with Vissel Kobe in Japan. However, his time there was short-lived as he left the club in January. Prior to his Asian venture, he spent a significant part of his career playing for top-tier European clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. This move marks another chapter in Mata's global football journey.
Mata's career stats in club football
Mata made 174 appearances for Spanish club Valencia, scoring 46 goals. He played 135 times for Chelsea, scoring 33 times. He moved to Man United next, scoring 51 goals in 285 matches. Mata scored three times for Galatasaray (18 appearances) and made only one appearance for Vissel Kobe.
