Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has joined the possession workforce of Main League Football enlargement facet San Diego FC.
Mata, 36, moved to A-League membership Western Sydney Wanderers in September.
San Diego FC will input the MLS in 2025 because the thirtieth staff within the festival.
“Becoming a member of San Diego FC as a spouse is a thrilling alternative to assist construct one thing in reality particular in a town and league which can be experiencing unbelievable expansion,” mentioned Mata.
San Diego mentioned Mata is the “first energetic global football participant to carry an possession stake in Main League Football”.
Mata received six main trophies right through an 11-year spell within the Premier League with Chelsea and Manchester United, together with the Champions League.
He helped Spain win the 2010 Global Cup and Euro 2012, however has now not featured for his nation since 2016.
San Diego chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour mentioned Mata used to be a “serial winner” and believes he aligns with the membership’s ambition to “construct a successful staff for the long-term”.
