Quotes from Juan Mata

Who is shorter, me or David Silva? I don't know. Probably him.

A win doesn't last too long, and it happens the same way with a defeat. You have the chance to make it up soon afterwards.

A coach depends on whether I take a corner well or finish a chance in front of goal, and really, what influence does he have over this when it happens?

I'm trying to know every part of London, to improve my English and enjoy the football. On my days off, I go to different parts of the city.

We have professional football, but we also have a beautiful game which, wherever you go, can be used as a social tool for change. Football has an unmatchable power.

Wherever I go, I see kids playing football. Even if there is no grass and it's just sweaters for goals, you see how people love football.

I feel privileged to play for Manchester United. It is something, when I'm old, I will always be proud of.

As I always say, one of the best things of football is that the game is testing you all the time.

One of the best things if you are a football player is to see the faces of the kids, when they see you and are dreaming of being like you one day. That's a big responsibility, to be a good image for those kids. A football player is more than just a football player.

Luck - it's key for every footballer's career. I have been incredibly lucky during my career and in my life.

Like any footballer, I love to play. I love to feel important. I love to enjoy the game.

It is true that footballers are mistrustful.

Obviously, when I play well and win a trophy, I feel happy about myself.

I think every footballer, after 20 years playing football, the first thing that comes to your mind is to relax.

The most important and the better feeling in football, for me, is scoring a goal.

Everything depends on the club more than the player: the quantities, the paperwork.

Through Common Goal, we're creating a collaborative way for football to give back to society.

It's amazing knowing that a club like Manchester United is interested in you. It's a good feeling.

You can stick with one manager and have no wins, no trophies, or you can have so many different managers and win a lot. It comes down to the players, to the desire, and the way the club likes to behave.

I'll always be proud to say I played at Chelsea, at Valencia, in the youth system at Real Madrid, in the youth system at Real Oviedo, and for United.

It will be nice to play against Australia. It's a great country, and football is getting bigger and bigger.

Obviously, when you've made a great assist... is a great feeling, but obviously, the best feeling is to score yourself.

I always said I was very grateful for Chelsea. I spent an amazing time of my career there, we won a lot of trophies, and I think I became a better player. I have great friends in the club, and I always wish the best for them.

I am thrilled to be joining United. I have enjoyed some very happy years at Chelsea, but the time has come for a new challenge.