Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata insists he has a good relationship with Jose Mourinho.

United signed Mata for £40million in 2014 after then Chelsea boss Mourinho made it clear the midfielder did not fit into his plans.

Two years later, Mourinho was appointed United manager.

Mata told the Daily Mail: "I have no personal bitterness towards him at all.

"My football is not perfect for his idea of football. That's what happens.

"I was at Chelsea, player of the year for two years, everything was rosy and then he arrived with a different approach, which I respect because there is not only one approach in football.

"So there was a football reason. I take it like it is. I went to United and after some time, he came to United, too.

"I feel content and happy with myself because again the easiest decision would have been to leave, knowing his approach and my qualities.

"But I didn't leave and despite what many people said and wrote, I played more than people expected."