The Spainiard's future looked uncertain earlier in the transfer window, with widespread reports suggesting that he was surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge by returning manager Jose Mourinho.
The possibility of the 25-year-old being used as a makeweight in any potential deal to bring Wayne Rooney to the club was also mooted, despite Chelsea's strong public denials of the rumours.
But Mata says he was not worried that he might be forced to leave the London club.
"I was relaxed about the speculation because I spoke to the club and the manager, who said I was important to them. That was good to hear," he told the club's official website.
The Spain international also declared himself pleased with the role that he has played in pre-season, as preparations for the 2013-14 campaign step up.
"We're really looking forward to starting the season with him and we are all excited about it. Jose did a really great job here a few years ago and I think that we can do it again.
"It's very good, everyone wants to feel important for the club, I feel it, I'm very happy and enjoying training with the new manager, and I hope I can improve on the last two seasons," he added.
"Playing against Milan (in the International Champions Cup) was good for me. The players who were in the Confederations Cup need minutes, and with games like this it's better for us.
"Each manager has his own kind of work, but in terms of intensity the training has been high and I think it's really good to get the intensity into our game."
Mata made 35 league appearances for Chelsea last term, scoring 11 goals and providing 17 assists.
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