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Former Spain international Juan Mata has joined the San Diego FC ownership group, the club have announced.
The 36-year-old, who currently plays for Western Sydney Wanderers in the Australian A-League, has become the first active player to hold an ownership stake in Major League Soccer (MLS).
From the pitch to ownership — welcome, Juan Mata.⁰World Cup and UEFA Champions League winner @JuanMata8 joins San Diego FC as a Club Partner, becoming the first active international player to invest in @MLS.⁰Read more ⬇️
— San Diego FC (@sandiegofc) November 20, 2024
Mata previously played for Manchester United and Chelsea and won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and European Championship in 2012.
He said: “Joining San Diego FC as a partner is an exciting opportunity to help build something truly special in a city and league that are experiencing incredible growth.
“I look forward to contributing my experience and passion for the game and working alongside everyone here to build a club that inspires both on and off the pitch.”
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