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“I can’t wait to start”

Juan Mata has generated a lot of excitement in his first hours as a new player for Western Sydney Wanderers. The Spanish international was greeted by dozens of fans at the airport before being introduced and getting to know the club. Mata joins the team immediately.

Mata accepts the challenge of Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers

Juan Mata has decided to continue his career in the Australian League. The Spanish international has committed to the Western Sydney Wanderers project, where he will play this season in the Australian league. After winning the Turkish and Japanese leagues, Juan aims to help his team secure another title.

Thank You, Nordsjaelland

Juan Mata had a very positive experience in August, training with the Danish club FC Nordsjaelland. The Spanish footballer accepted an invitation to join the first team, an excellent opportunity that he used to get in shape and gain first-hand knowledge of the club’s culture, which is part of the Common Goal movement.

Mata at the Football for Sustainability Summit

Coinciding with the Champions League final, the Football for Sustainability Summit was held in Berlin on 11 and 12 July. A forum organised by Common Goal with the aim of sharing ideas and bringing together influential people and representatives of ‘agents of change’, encouraging them to continue using football to improve people’s lives.

Unforgettable 14 years later

In the company of Cesc Fàbregas, Juan Mata posed with the cup won at the 2010 World Cup. The picture was taken at the FIFA Museum in Zurich. ‘It was great to be part of that legendary generation,’ said Mata.

Mata’s Farewell

Juan Mata says goodbye to Vissel Kobe after winning the Japanese League in November. It was a title that did not appear in the club’s record and the Asturian footballer’s second trophy in a few months.

Mata makes history with Vissel Kobe

Six months after being Turkish champion with Galatasaray, Juan wins the Japanese League. It is the first time that Vissel has won this title. The Spanish international has won trophies in four countries (Spain, England, Turkey and Japan).

Juan Mata will continue his career at Vissel Kobe

The Asturian footballer arrives at the club where Andrés Iniesta and David Villa have left their mark. Recent Turkish champion with Galatasaray, Juan will play in a team with which he can continue pursuing to win titles.

A proud and happy Juan says goodbye

“I am not sad because it ended, I am happy because it happened.” With this emotional phrase, Juan begins his farewell letter from Galatasaray.