Juan Mata told Luke Shaw he can become the best left-back in the Premier League as he gifted personalised copies of his new book to his Manchester United teammates for Christmas.
Mata's autobiography, entitled Suddenly A Footballer: My Story, was released earlier in the season but it seems as though many of his teammates are only just getting hold of a copy.
United players took to Instagram in their swathes on Friday, sharing messages that Mata had penned to them inside the front cover.
In the copy he sent to Shaw, Mata wrote: "To my friend Luke, you can be the best left-back in the Premier League, believe it!"
Addressing Jesse Lingard, Mata wrote: "To my friend Jesse, keep that positive vibe on and off the pitch!"
Writing to Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Mata said: "I've never seen anyone tackle as good as you do! You've started so well for us. Keep going and enjoy the journey!"
To Daniel James, Mata wrote: "What a great start for us you had! Keep going. You will be a great success! You are a great guy!" while Victor Lindelof received a message that said: "To my friend Victor, 'Iceman', my centre-back. Thanks for finding those great passes to me on the pitch and for being such a good guy. I love Sweden!"
