The former Chelsea and Manchester United man‚ 37‚ is enjoying something of a renaissance in Australia having won the top flight's Player of the Month for January. The Spaniard signed for Melbourne Victory last September after a turbulent few years since leaving Old Trafford - including a bizarre stint for Japan's Vissel Kobe where he made just one appearance - and appears to have found his form again.

Ex-Man United star and World Cup winner signs for Melbourne Victory in A-League after suffering fall from grace last season

Mata signs for Melbourne Victory‚ eyes trophy in fifth country

Mata signs for Melbourne Victory

Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata signs for Melbourne Victory on one-year deal

Wrexham's Australia tour diary‚ part 2: James McClean on Melbourne Victory‚ jetlag‚ and snubbing cricket

Wrexham's Australia and NZ tour diary: Wrexham make a winning start vs. Melbourne Victory

Hardie scores on debut as Wrexham dismantle Melbourne Victory

Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory: A-League Men grand final

Brighton chairman Bloom buys stake in Melbourne club

Brighton owner buys stake in Melbourne Victory

EXCLUSIVE! Nathaniel Atkinson a Melbourne Victory target as Hearts defender told he can leave

Izzo exits Melbourne Victory amid Randers links

Central Coast edge Melbourne Victory to win A-League grand final

'Looks like a very good deal for 777' - a view of prospective Everton owners from Melbourne Victory

Former Man Utd star Nani leaves Melbourne Victory

Sydney FC vanquish Melbourne Victory to reach grand final

Melbourne Victory fans return to AAMI Park for the first time since thugs attacked rival goalkeeper with a BUCKET... with supporters on their best behaviour during defeat against Sydney

Melbourne Victory won't acknowledge active supporter groups

Melbourne Victory star Nan frustrated with ACL setback

Melbourne Victory fined more than £250‚000 after derby pitch invasion

Football Australia hit Melbourne Victory with record $550‚000 fine for derby pitch invasion

Australian soccer club sanctioned after pitch invasion

Football: Melbourne Victory hit with penalties following derby disturbances

Melbourne Victory sanctioned for fan violence

A-League: Melbourne Victory fans get lifetime bans after pitch invasion

Melbourne Victory's years of hard work disappear after one throw of a bucket

‘Devastated' Melbourne Victory apologise after opposition keeper hit on head with bucket

Watch: Melbourne City goalkeeper left concussed after a pitch invader throws a BIN at him

A-League star smashed in face with metal bin as fans attack players during Melbourne derby

Dubbed the new Zizou‚ Man United starlet Zidane Iqbal has taken pre-season by storm after standing up to Fabinho‚ Thiago and Keita before showboating against Melbourne Victory - so‚ who is the versatile young midfielder?

Erik ten Hag appears to rule out an exit for Anthony Martial this summer as he backs Frenchman to get 'even better' after his goal during Man United's 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory

Erik ten Hag admits Manchester United's defence folded 'like a pack of cards' for Melbourne Victory's goal in pre-season clash - but refuses to blame Harry Maguire or Victor Lindelof because 'it is the team who made mistakes

Erik ten Hag pleased with reaction of Manchester United players against Melbourne Victory

Ten Hag pleased after Man Utd win at Melbourne Victory

Man Utd 4-1 Melbourne Victory: Martial scores again as Ten Hag's side come from behind

Erik ten Hag slams Manchester United defending for Melbourne Victory goal

Three things we learned from Manchester Utd's 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory

Manchester United fans go wild for Zidane Iqbal after his latest stunning piece of skill against Melbourne Victory - as some demand Erik ten Hag 'start him and Charlie Savage over McFred' in midfield next season

Ten Hag's United get back to business against Melbourne Victory with a reborn Martial

'Baller!' - Manchester United fans love what Eric Bailly did in 4-1 win vs Melbourne Victory

Manchester United players ratings as Jadon Sancho and Zidane Iqbal good vs Melbourne Victory

Man Utd's winners and losers as trio give Ten Hag headache vs Melbourne Victory

United fight back from behind to beat Melbourne Victory

Man Utd hit four (again) in triumph over Melbourne Victory

Man Utd 4-1 Melbourne Victory: Five things we learned as Erik ten Hag secures another win

Melbourne Victory 1-4 Manchester United: The return of Rashford! Marcus' clinical finish completes turnaround after Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial strikes for another tour win for Erik ten Hag

Zidane Iqbal stuns Manchester United fans with piece of skill vs Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory 1-4 Man Utd: Player ratings as Red Devils overcome early scare

TWO FROM TWO! 5 talking points as Man Utd recover from early scare to beat Melbourne Victory as McTominay and Dalot impress

Victory fans savagely troll Ten Hag during Man Utd game

Man Utd's four best players as Erik ten Hag secures Melbourne Victory win

Fans tear into 'shocking' and 'slow' Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof on social media after Manchester United's defence was 'exposed' by Melbourne Victory goal during pre-season clash

How to watch Manchester United vs Melbourne Victory with TV channel‚ live stream and kick-off details

'Embarrassing!' - Manchester United fans slam defenders after Melbourne Victory opening goal

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag mocked by ruthless chant after Melbourne Victory take lead

Melbourne Victory ahead against Man Utd LIVE!

Manchester United vs Melbourne Victory LIVE score and goal updates as Martial starts but no Varane

Manchester United fans question Erik ten Hag over line-up vs Melbourne Victory

Erik ten Hag confirms Manchester United substitution plans for Melbourne Victory fixture

How Manchester United should line up vs Melbourne Victory in pre-season fixture

Melbourne Victory squad to face Man Utd includes Red Devils hero and forgotten Wolves flop

Melbourne Victory vs Man Utd: Friendly - LIVE!

How to watch Melbourne Victory v Man Utd today: Kick-off time and live stream info

Erik ten Hag reveals Manchester United have full squad for Melbourne Victory game

Melbourne Victory vs Man Utd: How to watch pre-season friendly in UK

Maguire fit as United manager Ten Hag wants team to 'use initiative'

Manchester United have five selection dilemmas for Melbourne Victory fixture

Melbourne Victory signing Nani hopes he can play against Man Utd

Melbourne Victory vs Man Utd: Prediction‚ team news‚ how to watch‚ h2h

Former Man United star signs for Melbourne Victory and could make debut vs old club

DONE DEAL: Melbourne Victory sign ex-Man Utd star Nani

A-League: Ex-Manchester United star Nani signs with side Melbourne Victory

Man Utd hero Nani‚ 35‚ completes transfer to Melbourne Victory in A-League

Man Utd hero Nani‚ 35‚ completes transfer to Melbourne Victory in A-League

Former Manchester United hero Nani signs for pre-season opponents Melbourne Victory

Former United‚ Portugal star Nani joins Melbourne Victory

Former Manchester United winger Nani joins Melbourne Victory on a two-year contract... with ex-Portugal star joining A-League club...

Melbourne Victory sign legendary Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani - with Champions League winner and four-time Premier...

Former Man Utd star Nani joins Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory 'are set to sign Manchester United legend Nani' after Portuguese veteran's disappointing spell with Venezia - and cult hero could face the Red Devils in a pre-season friendly this month!

Ex-Man Utd star Nani in talks with Melbourne Victory

Man Utd cult hero Nani set to make move to Australia with Melbourne Victory

Man Utd cult hero Nani set to make move to Australia with Melbourne Victory