Mata happy to play for Mourinho at United

"You know, sometimes in life and football as well, changes comes. You have to embrace it," Mata told BBC’s Premier League Show.

"When Jose came along, I wasn't playing lots.

"I had the chance to go to another great club and it was a good offer for Chelsea as well."

When asked whether he had fallen out with Mourinho, Mata explained: "I think it was a football reason, style, something like this.

"But no, we didn't have a personal problem. We are working together now and it is fine."

Mata has scored nine times for the Red Devils this season and is very happy under Mourinho.

He said: "I think he understands what this club means.

"I think that's very important, to understand the history, the philosophy and what the fans are used to."