"Mata has had a decorated career, also winning the European Championship in 2012 with Spain when he scored in the 4-0 final victory over Italy. After proving himself as Valencia's talisman, he signed for Chelsea in 2011 where he won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup. He moved to Manchester United in 2014 for a then club record 37.1m fee, helping them win the FA Cup, League Cup and their first Europa League in 2016-17."
""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.""
Juan Mata, 37, has signed for Melbourne Victory after spending last season at Western Sydney Wanderers. He made just seven starts last season and has joined Victory wanting more playing time while stating he is not someone who demands game time for its own sake. Mata said he felt the club's energy, believed the club wanted him, and is driven to help win trophies and support a longer-term plan to strengthen football in the country. Mata won the 2010 World Cup and scored in Spain's 2012 European Championship final. His club career includes Valencia, Chelsea, Manchester United, Galatasaray and Vissel Kobe. Victory were A-League runners-up last season and begin their campaign against Auckland FC on 18 October.
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