Tuesday 8 September 2015 18:34, UK
Juan Mata is confident his team-mate David de Gea harbours no ill will towards Manchester United after the collapse of his move to Real Madrid.
The 24-year-old has made no secret of his desire to move back to the city of his birth but will spend this season in Manchester after his £29m move collapsed when the paper work was not filed prior to the Spanish transfer deadline.
The goalkeeper is currently on international duty with Spain, who face Macedonia on Tuesday live on Sky Sports 3 HD, but will return to Manchester later this week to prepare for Saturday's game against Liverpool at Old Trafford.
The collapse of his transfer to Madrid leaves De Gea in a position he hoped to avoid but close friend Mata is adamant his compatriot is in a good frame of mind and ready to give his best for Manchester United.
Mata said: "I've talked with him a lot. There have been hectic and stressful days but he is such a quiet, centred person, nothing changes.
"The last two years David has been the best player in our team. His saves have earned us a lot of points. I have no doubt this will be a very good year, too.
"I don't think there'll be a problem with the club, the coach or the fans. That's what I perceive. The fans love him very much, he's highly regarded by the club and the coach.
"I think it will be the same. Herrera and I will continue saving on petrol."
De Gea has not played for United since a friendly against Paris St Germain on July 29.
