Aitor Karanka admits his move to Middlesbrough was influenced by Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
The pair worked together at Real Madrid.
The Boro manager told ABC: "From Mourinho I learned that what is fundamental is that the players feel happy. He supported me a lot to come here.
"He told me that it was a good place to grow and to fulfil myself. Chelsea have loaned us three footballers. After each match we speak and exchange messages.
"He gives me advice - the best that he has given me, since I worked with him during those three wonderful years at Real Madrid, is the that the team is above individuals."
