Footballpedia.net - Nemanja Matic finally officially recruited by Manchester United from Chelsea. He has agreed on a three-year contract with an option to extend the contract for the following year.
The Serbian midfielder followed in the footsteps of several players such as Juan Sebastian Veron, Mark Hughes, and Juan Mata who had defended both clubs. Matic crossed over to United after there was a transfer deal deal reported to reach £ 40 million.
Jose Mourinho has twice recruited Nemanja Matic. While still handling Chelsea, the Portuguese manager was recruiting Matic from Benfica in January 2014.
Matic's move was finally completed after Chelsea managed to bring Tiemoue Bakayoko to Stamford Bridge from French club Ligue 1 AS Monaco.
Under Mourinho's direction, the 28-year-old midfielder won the doubles title while winning the English Premier League and League Cup in the 2014/15 season, before returning to league champions under the direction of Antonio Conte last season.
"Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a player Jose Mourinho, representing all the things we want from a footballer: loyalty, consistency, ambition and team player," Mourinho was quoted as saying on the club's official website.
"I want to thank him for his desire to join us because without it it is impossible to have him here, I am sure the players and supporters will love him." Welcome to our new 31st backstroke player.
Meanwhile Matic find it difficult to resist the opportunity to return to work with Mourinho.
"I am delighted to be joining Manchester United to work with Jose Mourinho once again is an opportunity I can not refuse," said Matic.
"I have enjoyed my playing period at Chelsea and would like to thank the clubs and fans for their support I can not wait to meet new teammates and start training with them.
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