World and European champion Juan Mata (36), last without a club, has signed in the Australian A-League. The Western Sydney Wanderers from Sydney announced the deal on Thursday. The former attacking midfielder from Chelsea or Manchester United will stay initially for one season. In 2023, Mata was still under contract with Vissel Kobe in Japan.

After winning the leagues in Turkey and Japan, Juan Mata has just signed as a new player for Western Sydney Wanderers of the A-League. His goal is to win another championship in another country, an important step for Australian football.