Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata Photo: The Sport Review

Juan Mata has insisted that he enjoys a very positive relationship with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

It had been suggested that the pair did not see eye-to-eye during their time at Chelsea together, and it was Mourinho ended up approving the sale of Mata to Manchester United back in January 2014.

The pair have now been working together once again since Mourinho was appointed as Manchester United’s new manager back in the summer of 2016.

Mata has been a much more regular fixture in the first team at Manchester United under Mourinho than he was at Chelsea.

Indeed, the Spanish playmaker has scored three goals and made three assists in 15 Premier League games for the Red Devils so far this season.

And the 29-year-old has insisted that he does indeed enjoy a positive relationship with Mourinho at Old Trafford.

Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca, Mata said: “My relationship with Mourinho is good.

“I’ve said it a thousand times already.

“We talk a lot, especially now at United, and he has a good relationship with the Spanish players.

“When we have time and the fixture list allows it, maybe in pre-season, we can talk about [charity] Common Goal.”

Mata will be hoping to feature for Manchester United when the Red Devils return to Premier League action on Saturday with a home clash against Southampton.

The Red Devils head into the game looking to get back to winning ways after the disappointment of their 2-2 draw with Burnley at Old Trafford on Boxing Day.

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