article_snippet.sent: Mata enjoys a close friendship with fellow Untied midfielder and
article_snippet.sent: Spain international Ander Herrera (right)
article_snippet.sent: The relationship with Mata is healthy, as is the one struck up with Wayne Rooney.
article_snippet.sent: Both were players Mata admired before moving to England.
article_snippet.sent: As well as the bond with Spain international Ander Herrera (right) Mata is close to David de Gea —
article_snippet.sent: David de Gea is another with whom Mata played in that Under 21 European Championship success in Denmark in 2011.
highlights_snippet.sent: Juan Mata was sold to Manchester United in January 2014 for a £37m fee .
  