Juan Mata, the 35-year-old World Cup-winning midfielder, has chosen a move to Japanese club Vissel Kobe, according to The Athletic.
Mata most recently spent a season at Turkish Super Lig side, Galatasaray.
The midfielder received tempting offers from Saudi Arabia and Dubai, but has decided to embrace the J-League and explore life in Japan while aiming for fresh titles.
His fellow former international teammate, Andres Iniesta made the same move in 2018, spending five years at the J-League side.
Iniesta made over 130 appearances for Vissel Kobe and scored 26 goals.