New investment for former Spanish star
Spanish footballer Juan Mata has been revealed as an investor in Major League Soccers’ new team, San Diego FC. Mata will join as a Partner and Minority Owner of the team and will work with the Right to Dream community initiative to provide his ‘experience and passion for the game and working alongside everyone here to build a club that inspires both on and off the pitch’.
The former Manchester United and Chelsea player also has become the first active player to acquire the rights of an MLS team and the second non-US player, after David Beckham.
Juan Mata, commented,
“Really happy to announce that I’m a partner at the newest and most special franchise in the MLS, San Diego FC. Many thanks to the ownership group, Right to Dream and the MLS for allowing me to be the first active player to be a part owner of a club in the league, and the second ever after David Beckham. It’s truly an honour. It’s needless to say that the Right to Dream approach to our beloved sport is unique, bringing purpose at the core of everything they do, and I’m really happy to continue my journey using football as a social tool for change together with the Right to Dream community and Common Goal. I see this step as an opportunity to help build something really special in a city and a league that are experiencing incredible growth, and I cannot wait to be involved and commit to the positive social impact that aligns with the club’s and my personal vision of the beautiful game.”
Tom Penn, CEO, San Diego FC, added,
“Juan’s addition to SDFC’s ownership group brings a global perspective and a commitment to positive social impact that perfectly aligns with our club’s mission. As a World Cup champion, Champions League winner, and a leader both on and off the field, Juan embodies excellence and purpose in everything he does. His passion for using football as a force for good resonates deeply with our vision for our SDFC and our community, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome him to our club.”
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