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.

Vissel Kobe beat Shenhua to pull clear in AFC Champions League

Vissel Kobe shine in AFC Champions League‚ Ulsan edge win

Barcelona open doors to sale for defender due to Hansi Flick stance

Flick wanted more game time for Rashford

Hansi Flick Explains Marcus Rashford's 33-Minute Barcelona Debut in Win Over Vissel Kobe

Roony scores on Barcelona debut in victory over Vissel Kobe

Barcelona confirm Vissel Kobe match in Japan - three senior players out of preseason tour

Revealed: Why Barcelona cancelled Vissel Kobe pre-season friendly

Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe in Japan due to 'contractual breaches' - with their fixtures in South...

Villa linked with Vissel Kobe winger as Emery looks to bolster his squad

“He was a great inspiration” - Vissel Kobe pay tribute to Andres Iniesta

‘The King.' Player open to leaving Tottenham reacts despite not playing against Vissel Kobe

Highlights: Teenager Moore shines for Spurs in win against Vissel Kobe

3 things we learned from Tottenham's 3-2 win over Vissel Kobe

Lucas Bergvall blown away by Tottenham attacker in pre-season after win over Vissel Kobe

Pedro Porro says it's a ‘pleasure' to play with Tottenham star after pre-season win over Vissel Kobe

Tottenham stake sale‚ the need for it and their young star of pre-season nobody is talking about

Tottenham come from behind to beat Vissel Kobe 3-2 in first match of pre-season Japan tour... with Pedro Porro‚ Son Heung-min and Mikey Moore netting for Ange Postecoglou's side

Moore the hero as Tottenham beat Vissel Kobe in Tokyo

Tottenham first half player ratings vs Vissel Kobe - Pedro Porro scores as Kulusevski impresses

Tottenham second half player ratings vs Vissel Kobe as Mikey Moore‚ Donley and Bergvall sparkle

Every word Ange Postecoglou said on 'super exciting' Mikey Moore‚ a new striker transfer and Son

Moore looks for place at Spurs as Tottenham beat Vissel Kobe in friendly

Vissel Kobe 1-1 Tottenham: Porro levels for Spurs - LIVE!

Lucas Bergvall's growing Tottenham influence and Alejo Veliz requirement in Vissel Kobe friendly

Tottenham predicted team vs Vissel Kobe with new Archie Gray role under Ange Postecoglou

Tottenham team confirmed vs Vissel Kobe - Archie Gray starts but attacker out ill

Vissel Kobe vs Tottenham LIVE - Updates as Pedro Porro nets lovely goal after Pape Sarr mistake

Vissel Kobe vs Tottenham: Preview‚ predictions and lineups

Bergvall sub‚ Richarlison decision - Ange Postecoglou's strongest Tottenham team vs Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe vs Spurs: Team news‚ kick-off time‚ TV‚ prediction‚ h2h

Messi's return in Inter Miami draw vs. Vissel Kobe ends a long‚ arduous world tour

Messi plays and has chances but Vissel Kobe beats Inter Miami 4-3 on penalties in a friendly

Messi wows Tokyo fans in friendly defeat by Vissel Kobe

Messi dropped to the bench in Vissel Kobe clash

Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami: how to watch

Lionel Messi explains adductor injury‚ optimistic he'll play vs. Vissel Kobe on Wednesday

Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami: how to watch

Inter Miami - Vissel Kobe in doubt after Hong Kong backlash

Vissel Kobe vs Inter Miami: how to watch

Juan Mata leaves Vissel Kobe just four months after joining J-League club‚ but announces he wants to continue playing... and departs Japan with a league winner's medal despite playing just ONE game

Ex-Man Utd star Mata leaves Vissel Kobe

Juan Mata leaves Japan champions Vissel Kobe

Inter Miami‚ Messi add tuneup vs. Vissel Kobe

Former Man United star joins in Vissel Kobe's J1 title celebrations after making just ONE substitute appearance for the club since arriving in September

Vissel Kobe win J-League for first time

Why I'm excited about Aston Villa's Vissel Kobe plan as V Sports aim to unearth next generation of talent

Aston Villa announce Vissel Kobe partnership as young pair set for trials

Who are Vissel Kobe? The Japanese club entering a partnership with Aston Villa

Aston Villa begin partnership with Vissel Kobe in search of young talent

Every word Nassef Sawiris has said about Aston Villa partnership with Vissel Kobe

Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens confirm huge Aston Villa deal with Japanese giants

'I would love to' - Manchester United hero Juan Mata shares main reasons for Vissel Kobe transfer

Juan Mata is welcomed to J-League side Vissel Kobe as he follows in Spanish compatriot Andres Iniesta's footsteps... as star is announced as the club's new signing

Mata targets J-League trophy after joining Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe signing Mata: Thanks for the incredible welcome‚ Japan! I'm here!

DONE DEAL: Juan Mata makes Vissel Kobe move

Mata joining Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe confirm signing of Juan Mata

Mata signs for Vissel Kobe in Japan

Juan Mata 'is set for Japan move after rejecting Saudi offers' as former Man United and Chelsea star follows in Andres Iniesta's footsteps to join Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe signing Man Utd veteran Mata

Tearful Andres Iniesta coy on his future plans after the Barcelona legend‚ 39‚ made an emotional departure from Japanese club Vissel Kobe in his first start of the season

Iniesta plays final game for Japan's Vissel Kobe

Kyogo and Celtic team-mate push the pace at Vissel Kobe training as star man draws a crowd

Iniesta says goodbye to old friends at Barcelona in friendly in Tokyo

Vissel Kobe 0-2 Barcelona: Torre assists Kessie and Garcia in Tokyo win

WATCH: Barcelona youngster Pablo Torre shows Xavi Hernandez what he's missing with brilliant assists

Mexico international Julian Araujo to make Barça debut v Vissel Kobe

Iniesta expects 'a great game' against Barcelona

"I had planned to play one half with Barca and the other with Vissel"

Andres Iniesta announces he's leaving Vissel Kobe

Iniesta says he's leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe but wants to keep playing

Iniesta says he's leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe but wants to keep playing

Iniesta could go to Arabia with the Barca crew

Iniesta breaks down in tears as he confirms Vissel Kobe exit and reveals future plans

Andres Iniesta departs Vissel Kobe but Barcelona departure ‘far away' with no retirement plans

Iniesta breaks down in tears as he leaves Vissel Kobe aged 39

Tearful Andres Iniesta‚ 39‚ announces he is leaving Japan's Vissel Kobe six months early after manager dropped him and played him just three times this season... as Barcelona icon plans to continue his career

Iniesta 'would love to return' to Barca as he is leaving Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta to leave Vissel Kobe - but he's not retiring yet

Iniesta to leave Vissel Kobe but vows to play on

Iniesta says he's leaving Japanese club Vissel Kobe but wants to keep playing

Andres Iniesta' final Vissel Kobe appearance expected to be against Barcelona

Barca confirm friendly with Vissel Kobe in Japan

What Andres Iniesta has said about Barcelona return as he prepares for Vissel Kobe exit

Andres Iniesta leaving Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta set to leave Vissel Kobe

Barcelona icon Andres Iniesta to find new club as Vissel Kobe exit likely

Barca to play friendly in Japan against Iniesta's Vissel Kobe

Barcelona to face Vissel Kobe in Japan

Vissel Kobe release ex-Barcelona striker Bojan Krkic

Vissel Kobe not to renew Bojan Krkic

Yuki Kobayashi to Celtic transfer is ON as Vissel Kobe chief makes confession over free agent switch

Yuki Kobayashi sparks Celtic double bonus as Vissel Kobe defender set for FREE transfer

Celtic set to sign fifth Japanese player after opening talks with Vissel Kobe over January move for 22-year-old central defender Yuki Kabayashi

Yuki Kobayashi 'set' for Celtic transfer as club agree fee with Vissel Kobe

Andres Iniesta reveals he would 'love' to return to Barcelona as a 'coach or sporting director' once he finishes at Vissel Kobe - as the 38-year-old agrees to play for 'one more year' in Japan

Vissel Kobe star Iniesta keen on Barcelona return; talks up Gavi and Pedri