Juan Mata officially debuts in J.League with Vissel Kobe.

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Vissel Kobe a famous J.League club launches Juan Mata a Spanish attacking midfielder. who moved to join the team without a fee.

Mata is out of contract with Galatasaray and has been a free agent since July 1. So he was able to sign with Japanese J-League side Vissel Kobe even though the transfer window here has closed.

The 35-year-old midfielder spoke at the opening press conference along with Hungarian midfielder Balint Vecce. Another new Vissel Kobe player said: “Hello everyone, first of all I would like to thank President Shifu, Sports Director Nagai and owner Mikitani (CEO of Rakuten). For giving me this opportunity.” UFABET.

“I have always been interested in Japan. And now I’m really happy. who have come to live here”

“I hope to play for this club. It’s where my old friends Iniesta and Villa used to play. I’ve also heard good things. About this club and this city from players like my friends Bojan and Samper.”

For Juan Mata, choose shirt number 64 with Vissel Kobe in the 2023 season by the current situation. Head Coach Takayuki Yoshida’s team is fighting for the J.League championship in the final stretch of the season. At the moment they are second in the table, behind Yokohama Marinos by one point. But have played less than 1 game.