Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has ended his time with Vissel Kobe.

The veteran announced on social media he would be leaving the J-League club.

Mata announced: "I am very happy to have been part of a historic moment for the club, which won the championship for the first time.

"I will never forget what we all did together."

Mata joined Vissel Kobe in the summer from Galatasaray.