Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea on a three-year contract, with an option to extend for a further year,” read a statement on the club’s website.
The 28-year-old, who made 35 appearances in Chelsea’s title-winning campaign last season, says he can’t wait to re-unite with ‘The Special One’ at United.
The 28-year-old, who made 35 appearances in Chelsea’s title-winning campaign last season, says he can’t wait to re-unite with ‘The Special One’ at United.
"I am delighted to have joined Manchester United. To work with Jose Mourinho once again was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down,” he said.
"I have enjoyed my time at Chelsea and would like to thank the club and the fans for their support. I cannot wait to meet my new team-mates and to start training with them.
"This is a very exciting time for the club and I am looking forward to playing my part in creating more history for this great club."Mourinho himself was delighted to have recruited the Serbian international, and had nothing but praise for his new acquisition.
"Nemanja is a Manchester United player and a Jose Mourinho player,” he said. “He represents everything we want in a footballer; loyalty, consistency, ambition, team player.
I would like to thank him for his desire to join us because without that, it would be impossible to have him here. I am sure our players and supporters will love him. A big welcome to our new number 31."
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