Mata becomes co-owner of MLS club San Diego

Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has become a co-owner of Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion club San Diego FC, the club announced on Wednesday.

“Joining San Diego FC as a partner is a great opportunity to help build something truly special in a city and league that is experiencing incredible growth,” said Mata, who helped Spain win the 2010 World Cup and currently plays in Australia for the Western Sydney Wanderers team. .

“A big thank you to the Right to Dream ownership group and MLS for allowing me to become the first active player to co-own a club in the league, and the second ever after David Beckham. It’s truly an honor.”

Former England midfielder Beckham is a co-owner of Inter Miami.

Mata also invested in Formula 1 team Alpine Racing through Otro Capital.