Ander Herrera said he only has 'words of thanks' for Jose Mourinho after playing under the Portuguese manager at Manchester United.
Herrera spent five years at Old Trafford, with two-and-a-half of those coming while Jose Mourinho was in charge, before he joined PSG on a free transfer last year.
Having won the EFL Cup and Europa League in his first season in charge of United, Mourinho would go on to endure a trophyless season the following campaign before being sacked after a poor start to the 2018/19 season.
In an interview with Spanish outlet AS, Herrera praised Mourinho, saying he never encountered any issues with him, but said the now Spurs boss could turn into a 'beast' when encountering dishonesty.
"I’ve only got words of thanks for him,” Herrera said. “The first season was fantastic, winning three titles and the fans chose me as the best player of the season.
“He’s got personality, yes, but if you’re up front with him, work hard, don’t hide and don’t try and mess him about, you won’t have any problem. He’s a beast with people who aren’t honest.”
Herrera established himself as a fans’ favourite during his time at Old Trafford, winning the player of the year award in 2017, but left the club for free at the end of his contract last summer.
On his move to PSG, Herrera said: “Of course, it’s been an amazing experience, although it’s true that two hamstring injuries, each a month and a half long, have stopped me playing as much as I would have liked.
"But playing alongside the best players in the world is amazing. After five years at Manchester, with a pretty good record overall, I decided not to renew because of differences with the club.
“An offer came in from PSG, one of the best projects in European football, and I’m really pleased with the decision I took.”
