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Moyes has made record signing Mata feel welcome

Juan Mata, a £37m signing for Manchester United in January, says boss David Moyes has made him feel 'important' since joining the club. "He made me feel important and I think that's fundamental when you arrive at such a big club that has made a huge investment in you," he said.

"It's nice when the manager tells you "Juan, you're important to the team and we need you on the ball as much as possible" and that's what I try to do.

"My relationship with him is good, friendly and from the off, he seemed to me to be a great person."

Mata is also confident the Scot will bring in world class players in the summer to help rejuvenate the club.

He added: "The manager said the other day at a press conference that he's going to be signing players.

"I think this club is at a stage of change, a bit of change in the project, but as I'll tell you, at this club the best players in the world will always arrive."

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