Willian: Man Utd will be stronger with Mourinho

Willian expects Manchester United to be a fearsome outfit under Jose Mourinho, amid reports that he could reunite with his former Chelsea manager at Old Trafford.

Brazil international Willian enjoyed his finest individual campaign to date at Stamford Bridge this season, though his team-mates were unable to follow suit as the Blues' Premier League title defence ended in tatters, with Mourinho sacked in December.

Mourinho is poised to take charge at United following Louis van Gaal's dismissal andreportedly wants Willian to join him when he assumes control.

And Willian was keen to talk up his “great” relationship with 'The Special One' as he prepares for the Copa America Centenario with Brazil.

"Jose is one of the most successful coaches in the world and Manchester United will be stronger with him as manager," the winger, 27, is quoted by The Sun.

"I played some of my best football under Mourinho. He is a special coach and I have a great relationship with him.

"Winning the Premier League with him was one of the highlights of my career. I was sad things didn’t work out after that."

Willian scored 11 goals in all competitions for Chelsea in 2015-16 and won both the Club and Players' Player of the Year awards for his efforts.